February 6, 2026
Mason’s opening 20 locations in Middle East
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, the largest brick-and-mortar lobster roll chain in the United States, is expanding into the Middle East, marking...
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February 5, 2026
Cotti Coffee Takes on the UK: China’s Rapidly Growing Chain Brews Up European Expansion
Cotti Coffee, a rapidly expanding Chinese coffee chain, has announced plans to venture into the UK market. This move is part...
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February 5, 2026
SaladStop! sets sights on the UAE with MHAOI partnership
The first outlet is expected to open in Dubai. SaladStop! has partnered with UAE-based Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Investments (MHAOI), naming...
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February 4, 2026
Esquires Coffee locks in 10-year UAE franchise deal
At least 50 outlets are planned during the term of the agreement. NZE-listed café group Cooks Coffee Company said Esquires Coffee has...
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February 2, 2026
Chopstix enters France with first restaurant opening in Paris
The chain aims to open 50 restaurants in France within three years. Chopstix is opening its first Paris restaurant in the...
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January 30, 2026
Austrian coffee chain Coffeeshop Company enters India
It aims to expand to 100 outlets by 2029. Austrian coffeehouse chain Coffeeshop Company is opening its first store in...
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January 30, 2026
Dodo Pizza lands in Hungary with 30-restaurant ambition
The first branch is set to open in Budapest. Dodo Pizza has announced its entry into the Hungarian market through a...
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January 27, 2026
Nordic sourdough chain BARTELS opens flagship outlet in Ho Chi Minh
The new outlet features a minimalist interior. Nordic sourdough brand BARTELS has opened a new flagship store at the Sonatus Building in...
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January 26, 2026
Domino’s Pizza China passes 1400-store milestone
Domino’s Pizza China (DPC Dash) has passed its 1400-store milestone as the company continues to accelerate its network expansion. DPC...
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January 26, 2026
Guardian debuts refreshed flagship format at Marina Bay Sands
Health and beauty retailer Guardian has opened its refreshed flagship store at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. ...
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January 24, 2026
Vietnam’s NYNA Coffee enters India with 90-store expansion plan
The launch will begin in cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Vietnamese chain NYNA Coffee has entered into...
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January 23, 2026
Costa Coffee rolls out across 16 UAE ZOOM locations
This aims to meet demand for premium coffee on the go. Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), which holds the master franchise for...
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January 19, 2026
Jollibee scales Philippine supply chain amidst 2027 US listing plan
Multi-brand infrastructure project strengthens the group’s position in its home market. Jollibee Group opened its first multi-brand commissary in Danao,...
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January 19, 2026
Emirates Leisure Retail and ENOC Group partner to serve Costa Coffee at ENOC’s ZOOM stores
Costa Coffee now available at ZOOM stores across 16 ENOC service stations Dubai, UAE – Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), the master...
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January 16, 2026
Subway marks Azerbaijan market entry
The brand has signed more than 10 master franchise agreements across EMEA since 2021. Subway has announced its entry into...
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January 15, 2026
Smash Burger and Hot Chicken QSR Chain Targets Global Growth with Franchise Expansion Plan
Smacks Burgers has partnered with global franchise advisory firm Presman & Colard to support its franchise expansion plans across the UK and the...
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