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Blue Tokai enters the GCC via a franchise deal with Ambrosia Gulf, launching a flagship UAE café and expanding its craft coffee and FMCG range across the region
Read moreChinese tea brand Chagee to debut in the Philippines this August with three Metro Manila stores, offering natural milk teas brewed from whole tea leaves.
Read moreLittle Caesars opens its first UAE outlet in Al Barsha, Dubai, with more coming to Jebel Ali and Al Ghadeer via franchisee Almutairi Restaurants Group.
Read moreJuan Valdez signs multi-year deal as Official Coffee Partner of the LA Rams, expanding US presence with branded coffee at SoFi Stadium and retail promotion.
Read moreMasan Group debuts ‘Vietnam Corner’ with Magnit in Moscow, featuring Phuc Long, Vinacafé and 150+ Vietnamese goods as Vietnam-Russia trade ties expand.
Read moreStarbucks opens its first Iceland café on Laugavegur in Reykjavík, following permit delays and public buzz. A second store is expected in the coming weeks.
Read moreUAE burger brand Pickl opens two new locations in Riyadh, marking its Saudi debut and fifth country expansion, with dine-in stores at Al Nakheel Mall and U Walk
Read moreSouth Korea’s The Venti debuts in Vietnam with a Ho Chi Minh City café, blending Korean-style drinks, local flavors, and premium quality at affordable prices.
Read moreLuckin Coffee opens first U.S. stores in NYC, bringing its mobile-first model, app perks, and China-grown momentum to challenge Starbucks on home turf.
Read morePopeyes opens first UK airport location at Birmingham Airport, serving halal chicken and breakfast from 3:30 a.m., with giveaways for first 150 customers.
Read morePICKUP COFFEE opens its first PICKUP PRIME outlet in Cebu with self-order tech, LK Bakery items, and local art, marking a bold step in modern café design.
Read moreFiiZ Drinks enters Canada with 100-store deal led by Founder Brands. First Toronto store opens, bringing customizable sodas and a new beverage experience.
Read moreFrench bakery chain PAUL to debut in Bengaluru this August with a 3,850 sq ft lake-facing café at Orion Gateway Mall, serving classic French and global fare.
Read moreAi-CHA opens 300 stores in Malaysia in a year, wins two national records, eyes East Malaysia growth, adds halal snacks, and launches state-themed magnets.
Read moreTommy’s Express opens its first France location in Allonne, bringing its high-speed, eco-friendly car wash and mobile tech to European drivers.
Read moreTOUS les JOURS returns to Malaysia after 8 years, opening at Sunway Pyramid in KL with plans for nationwide expansion via Stream Empire Holdings.
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