June 9, 2025
Little Caesars launches in India
Little Caesars opens in Delhi NCR, India, introducing a localized menu and marking its expansion into the brand’s 30th country with Harnessing Harvest.
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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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June 5, 2025
Fazoli’s makes Canadian debut
Fazoli’s opens its first international location in Calgary, Alberta, in partnership with Briwin Restaurants Inc., launching a 25-unit expansion in Canada.
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June 5, 2025
Krave debuts Abu Dhabi location at Al Qana
Krave opens at Al Qana in Abu Dhabi with a special "Blue Sky" smoothie, offering all-day health-focused dining with global flavors and delivery options.
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June 4, 2025
Galadari Brothers brings Jimmy John’s to Dubai in regional debut
Galadari Brothers and Jimmy John’s debut in Dubai with four new restaurants, offering US fan favorites and fresh sandwiches in the Middle East for the first time.
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June 4, 2025
BonBird opens first restaurant in Abu Dhabi
BonBird opens its first Abu Dhabi restaurant at Gardens Plaza, expanding its fresh, spicy chicken concept after launches in Oman, Qatar, Pakistan, and Dubai.
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May 29, 2025
Slim Chickens CEO: Gen Z, AI driving industry change
Gen Z’s snacking habits and AI drive-thru tech are changing the game—Slim Chickens CEO Tom Gordon shares how the brand is adapting and scaling fast.
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May 27, 2025
Korean fast food chain Lotteria eyes Philippines expansion
Korean fast food giant Lotteria plans to open 30 restaurants in the Philippines, aiming to boost local sourcing, franchising, and tech-driven retail.
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May 27, 2025
Jollibee to make Oregon debut
Jollibee opens its first Oregon store in Hillsboro on May 30, offering Chickenjoy giveaways and exclusive merch during a 3-day grand opening celebration.
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May 22, 2025
Dave & Buster’s making Philippines debut
Dave & Buster’s breaks ground in Manila, marking its Philippines debut with The Bistro Group and bringing games, food, and fun to Opus Mall in Quezon City.
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May 16, 2025
Big C expands in Hong Kong with Tsim Sha Tsui flagship store
Big C opens a Tsim Sha Tsui flagship store with a “Five-Sense” concept, offering Thai food, sensory zones, and in-store cultural experiences.
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May 15, 2025
Randy’s Donuts makes its Japanese debut in Tokyo
Randy’s Donuts debuts in Tokyo with a 1,000-doughnut display, self-serve ordering, and plans to expand across Japan under Grit International.
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May 14, 2025
Teriyaki Madness expands to El Salvador amid strong Q1 growth
Teriyaki Madness expands to El Salvador after a strong Q1, reporting 21% sales growth and launching a global push with 165+ locations.
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May 14, 2025
Fore Coffee launches new concept in Jakarta
Fore Coffee launches 'Fore Experience' in Jakarta—an immersive concept with handcrafted coffee, brunch pairings, and a Slow Bar for curated brews.
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May 14, 2025
Bacha Coffee opens first flagship store in Hong Kong
Bacha Coffee debuts its first Hong Kong flagship at Harbour City, offering 200+ Arabica varieties and a full dine-in experience.
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May 14, 2025
Jollibee expands in New Jersey
Jollibee celebrates new store in Union, NJ—its 77th in the U.S.—bringing world-famous Chickenjoy and new Angus beef burgers to loyal East Coast fans.
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May 14, 2025
Keventers Franchise Expansion: Insights on Global Growth and Market Entry
Keventers, established in 1925 by Swedish dairy entrepreneur Edward Keventer, has evolved into a leading name in premium dairy desserts....
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