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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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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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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May 9, 2024
The Global Growth Engine of KFC Powers On
Fresh off a major milestone, the category icon is eyeing 50,000 locations worldwide, with zero signs of slowing down. KFC...
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May 8, 2024
Barn’s kickstarts international expansion with Bahrain store
The fast-growing Saudi Arabian coffee chain said Bahrain will act as a ‘gateway’ to the wider Gulf region as it...
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May 8, 2024
Reborn Coffee signs master franchise agreement for China launch
The US operator says partnering with interior design consulting firm IAID Co., Ltd will enable it to meet the ‘sophisticated...
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May 7, 2024
STRONG Pilates announces launch in the USA; confirms rapid expansion across Europe, Asia & Middle East, Establishes first international Headquarters in Los Angeles
STRONG Pilates, a world-first Pilates and cardio-infused fitness franchise born out of Australia, has today announced its expansion into The United...
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May 6, 2024
Budget Saudi and ABG Group Forge Dynamic Decade-Long Franchise Partnership
In a strategic move aimed at expanding its presence in the Saudi Arabian market, Budget Saudi has inked a landmark...
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May 3, 2024
Inside BoConcept: Crafting Extraordinary Spaces
In the dynamic realm of interior design, where every space tells a story, BoConcept emerges as a trailblazer of innovation...
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May 3, 2024
Union Artisan Coffee partners with Village Food Courts for India debut
The Malaysian coffee chain has opened its first international store at the Worldmark Aerocity premium retail and office hub in...
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May 3, 2024
China’s Cotti Coffee makes US debut with Hawaii store
The value-focused coffee chain has opened a store at the Pearl Highlands shopping centre in Hawaii ahead of a planned...
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May 3, 2024
Malaysia’s Oriental Kopi to make international debut in Singapore
The Selangor-based café chain has partnered with Singapore’s Paradise Group for the launch and is seeking to open eight outlets...
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April 29, 2024
Unlocking Global Opportunities: Marketing & Selling Your Franchise
Below is an excerpt from a seminar presentation shared by Troy Franklin, Managing Partner of World Franchise Associates (WFA), at...
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April 26, 2024
New York Fries opens in Jersey City
New York Fries opened last month in the Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City, its third restaurant to open in...
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April 26, 2024
Embarking on a Culinary Odyssey: Exploring the Journey of Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks
In the bustling world of quick-service dining, where every bite tells a story, Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks emerges as a...
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April 23, 2024
Chatime wins the Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Award at the QSR Media Asia Tabsquare Awards 2024
HSINCHU, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chatime, a global leading bubble tea and innovative beverage brand, has won the Best Corporate Social...
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April 22, 2024
Chipotle opens in Kuwait
Chipotle Mexican Grill made its Kuwait City debut earlier this month in partnership with international franchise retail operator Alshaya Group. The...
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