July 25, 2025
Wendy’s to expand across Italy, Armenia
Wendy’s partners with Your Food and Wen Restaurants to launch 190 outlets in Italy and Armenia, fueling its goal of 2,000 overseas restaurants by 2028.
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July 22, 2025
From Trainer to Global COO: Serban Pop’s Mission to Redefine Fitness with Fast Fit EMS
From trainer to global COO, Serban Pop shares how Fast Fit EMS is redefining fitness with innovation, hospitality, and international expansion.
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July 21, 2025
Chinese brand ChaPanda enters Singapore with two stores
China’s ChaPanda debuts in Singapore with two stores at Scape and Northpoint City, marking the brand’s latest global expansion beyond 8,000 stores worldwide.
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July 19, 2025
Blue Bottle Coffee opens new café in Paragon, Singapore
Blue Bottle Coffee opens its second Singapore café at Paragon, featuring alfresco dining, exclusive menu items, and plans for 10+ regional outlets by 2027.
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July 18, 2025
The Coffee Club opens first East African store in Nairobi, Kenya
The Coffee Club opens first East African store in Nairobi with Luqman Petroleum and Dormans Coffee, aiming for 25 locations across the region by 2034.
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July 13, 2025
Bacha Coffee to open its first flagship store in Riyadh
Bacha Coffee brings its luxurious Moroccan coffee experience to Riyadh with a flagship at Solitaire Mall, offering 200+ Arabica varieties and elegant service.
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July 10, 2025
Chagee to debut in the Philippines with three stores in Metro Manila
Chinese tea brand Chagee to debut in the Philippines this August with three Metro Manila stores, offering natural milk teas brewed from whole tea leaves.
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July 9, 2025
Little Caesars makes UAE debut with Al Barsha location
Little Caesars opens its first UAE outlet in Al Barsha, Dubai, with more coming to Jebel Ali and Al Ghadeer via franchisee Almutairi Restaurants Group.
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July 9, 2025
Juan Valdez becomes Official Coffee Partner for the Los Angeles Rams
Juan 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.
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July 8, 2025
CHAGEE brews up hype ahead of Philippine launch with pop-up experience
CHAGEE teases its Philippine debut with a pop-up at SM North EDSA, blending tea, games, and wellness ahead of its Metro Manila store openings this August.
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July 7, 2025
Masan Group brings Vietnamese coffee brands to Russia via supermarket tie-up
Masan Group debuts ‘Vietnam Corner’ with Magnit in Moscow, featuring Phuc Long, Vinacafé and 150+ Vietnamese goods as Vietnam-Russia trade ties expand.
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July 4, 2025
First Starbucks in Iceland Opens on Laugavegur in Reykjavík
Starbucks opens its first Iceland café on Laugavegur in Reykjavík, following permit delays and public buzz. A second store is expected in the coming weeks.
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July 3, 2025
Pickl expands to Saudi Arabia with two new Riyadh stores
UAE 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
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July 1, 2025
Coffee: South Korea’s The Venti coffee chain launches first Vietnam store
South 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.
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July 1, 2025
Starbucks’ top China rival Luckin Coffee opens first US stores in NYC
Luckin 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.
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June 30, 2025
Popeyes opens 1st UK airport location in Birmingham
Popeyes opens first UK airport location at Birmingham Airport, serving halal chicken and breakfast from 3:30 a.m., with giveaways for first 150 customers.
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