October 2, 2024
Chipotle Opens First Dubai Location as UAE Expansion Kicks off
Chipotle kicks off its UAE expansion with its first Dubai location at JBR, with another opening planned at Dubai Hills Mall in the coming months
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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.
October 2, 2024
Subway expands global presence with 10K restaurant commitments
Subway signs over 20 master franchise agreements for 10,000 new restaurants, expanding its presence globally in regions like Paraguay and Mongolia
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October 1, 2024
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express Debut First Location in Puerto Rico
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express debut their first Puerto Rico location at Plaza Carolina, offering grilled-to-order burgers and signature wings
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September 30, 2024
Juan Valdez opens first Dominican Republic store
Juan Valdez opens its first Dominican Republic store at Ágora Mall, Santo Domingo, with two more openings planned for 2024 in the growing market
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September 25, 2024
Pure Barre Announces Expansion Into Mexico
Pure Barre expands into Mexico, opening its first location in Mexico City in Q1 2025, led by Enrique Lopez and offering innovative barre class formats
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September 25, 2024
Avocadoria: Redefining Sweetness with Avocado Elegance
Discover the inspiring journey of Czarina Jagto, founder of Avocadoria, the avocado-based dessert franchise. In this exclusive interview with World Franchise Associates, Czarina shares her passion, innovation, and vision for supporting avocado farmers and growing her brand.
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September 25, 2024
Noodle Box: Pioneering Global Flavors with 29 Years of Culinary Excellence
Learn how Grant Lee, CEO of Concept Eight, has led Noodle Box to success in the fast-casual dining scene. In this interview with World Franchise Associates, he discusses the brand’s growth, international expansion, and staying competitive in the evolving food industry.
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September 20, 2024
Armani enters F&B with the launch of Armani/Caffe in Tokyo
Armani enters the F&B space with the launch of Armani/Caffe in Tokyo, offering an elevated experience alongside its luxury boutique
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September 20, 2024
Thailand’s ve/la to kickstart international expansion with UK store
Thailand’s ve/la to kickstart international expansion with UK store
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September 20, 2024
World Franchise Associates Awarded in Appreciation & Recognition for its contribution to IFOE
Discover the inspiring journey of Czarina Jagto, founder of Avocadoria, the avocado-based dessert franchise. In this exclusive interview with World Franchise Associates, Czarina shares her passion, innovation, and vision for supporting avocado farmers and growing her brand.
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September 19, 2024
Trung Nguyen E-Coffee targets further Vietnam expansion with low-cost franchise model
Trung Nguyen E-Coffee targets 3,000 outlets with a low-cost, flexible franchise model, appealing to Vietnam’s young entrepreneurs with its zero-dong policy
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September 19, 2024
Lavazza UK sales surpass £100m for the first time
Lavazza UK surpasses £100m in sales, driven by high-profile sponsorships with Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, and Arsenal Football Club
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September 13, 2024
Juan Valdez becomes Official Coffee Partner for the Chicago Cubs
Juan Valdez becomes the Official Coffee Partner for the Chicago Cubs, serving hot and RTD coffee at Wrigley Field to strengthen its US market presence
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September 12, 2024
Charles & Keith opens flagship store in Chengdu, China
Singapore fashion brand Charles & Keith has opened its first flagship store in Chengdu, China. The store is the brand’s...
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September 12, 2024
American fashion brand Brooks Brothers reopens in New Delhi
American fashion brand Brooks Brothers has reopened its store at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, in New Delhi, India. The new...
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September 10, 2024
Slim Chickens Announces First Location in Germany
Slim Chickens announced its first restaurant in Berlin, Germany. This milestone is spearheaded by established multi-unit operator, The Foodelity Group,...
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