June 3, 2024
UK’s Pret A Manger shelves 10-year Israeli franchise deal
The coffee and food-to-go chain had planned to open 40 stores in Israel by 2033 as part of a 10-year...
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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
Our editorial team has curated current international franchise industry news and interviews which you can read below. You can subscribe to our monthly FranSpeak International electronic newsletter to receive the news and other franchise related information in your inbox every month.
June 3, 2024
Cooks Coffee seeking to reach 300 Esquires stores in the UK & Ireland by 2034
The Auckland-based café operator currently operates 80 Esquires Coffee outlets across the UK and Ireland and saw sales grow 18%...
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May 31, 2024
Jollibee to open in Seattle
Chicken chain Jollibee will open its first restaurant in Seattle on June 7, according to a press release. The restaurant is in...
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May 28, 2024
Tomoro Coffee opens Jakarta roastery with 2,400 ton production capacity
The facility will supply the premium coffee chain’s 500 outlets across Indonesia, China, Singapore and the Philippines and support its...
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May 28, 2024
South Korea’s Mega Coffee to open first international store in Mongolia
The value-focused coffee chain has signed a master franchise agreement with Asia Pharma for its overseas debut and will open...
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May 22, 2024
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream to expand in Egypt
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has begun expanding across Egypt, according to a press release. A franchise agreement, signed...
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May 22, 2024
Domino’s India franchisee posts Q4 profit rise on one-time gain, store expansion
BENGALURU, May 22 (Reuters) – Jubilant FoodWorks (JUBI.NS), opens new tab reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday as...
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May 22, 2024
How Taco Bell is becoming more of a global restaurant company
Scott Mezvinsky’s role with Taco Bell was recently expanded to include international because the company is focused on being ‘one...
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May 20, 2024
Flynn Group makes another international acquisition
The largest franchise operator in the world has acquired Wendy’s in New Zealand. The group already owns rights to develop...
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May 17, 2024
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf expands to the Maldives
It will establish cafes across the archipelago from Q3 2024. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is making its mark...
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May 15, 2024
Chatime Delivers ‘Cups of Joy’ to Consumers Worldwide with Brand Refresh
HSINCHU, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chatime, a leading global bubble tea and innovative beverage brand, today announced a brand...
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May 15, 2024
Mason’s making international debut in Italy
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, which serves Maine-sourced seafood, is opening its 30th location and first international location in Milan, Italy. ...
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May 13, 2024
Rotana Group Eyes Franchise Expansion into Pakistan and Africa
In an ambitious move to broaden its global footprint, Abu Dhabi-based Rotana Group is actively pursuing franchise opportunities in Pakistan...
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May 13, 2024
Sylvan Learning Opens New Center in Dublin
DUBLIN, Ohio – Sylvan Learning has opened its newest franchise location in Dublin, Ohio at 6265 Emerald Parkway, Suite 100...
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May 10, 2024
UK’s largest bakery brand Greggs reaches 2,500-store milestone
With a strong pipeline of new site opportunities, including at travel hubs and roadside locations, value-focused Greggs expects to open...
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May 10, 2024
Unveiling the Magic: Inside Chuck E. Cheese’s Franchise Journey
Step into the whimsical world of Chuck E. Cheese’s, where laughter fills the air and fun knows no bounds. In...
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