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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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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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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January 14, 2026
KUDU launches its first international franchise in Kuwait
A strategic milestone supporting regional and global expansion of a leading Saudi brand KUDU, the leading Saudi quick-service restaurant (QSR)...
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January 13, 2026
Prada opens flagship store in Hong Kong
Launch celebrates 20-year partnership and enhances Central’s luxury experience. Prada has opened its largest Asia Pacific flagship boutique at LANDMARK Hong...
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January 12, 2026
CHAGEE’s drinks reach 1.25-billion sales mark
The BO•YA Jasmine Green Milk Tea is a top seller in four Southeast Asian markets. CHAGEE sold more than 1.25 billion...
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January 10, 2026
OH!SOME opens first Philippines store
Its Makati City outlet offers IP products, accessories, amongst others. OH!SOME recently entered the Philippine market as it opened its first...
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January 10, 2026
Saudi Franchise Expo 2026 Drives Franchise Expansion in the GCC
The Saudi Franchise Expo 2026 will be held from January 26 to 28 at the The Arena Riyadh Venue for Exhibitions, positioning itself as the largest franchising...
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January 9, 2026
Mixue: China’s Beloved Tea and Ice Cream Chain Brews Up Its First US Store in Hollywood
The popular Chinese ice cream and tea chain, Mixue, has successfully established its first US location in Los Angeles, California, marking the brand’s...
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January 8, 2026
Zhu Bingren Copper Debuts First International Flagship Store in Singapore, Celebrating Art, Culture, and Connection
Zhu Bingren Copper, a renowned Chinese copper craftsmanship brand, has unveiled its inaugural flagship store in Singapore, operating as its international brand, ZenBron. This marks the...
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January 7, 2026
Tim Hortons inks partnerships with Canadian Olympic, Paralympic Committees
Timbit boxes will depict the tiny doughnuts snowboarding, skiing and bobsledding Tim Hortons might be synonymous with hockey but this year, it’s clinching a new sporting...
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January 2, 2026
India’s KFC, Pizza Hut operators to merge in $934M deal
Sapphire Foods India, India’s KFC and Pizza Hut operators, will merge with Devyani International in a $934 million deal, according...
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December 31, 2025
Stewart Germann Named Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Franchise Law
Mr Stewart Germann has made an extensive contribution to franchise law internationally. Mr Germann has more than 40 years’ experience developing franchise...
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December 30, 2025
Paris Baguette Partners With Major League Soccer Club LAFC
Starting in 2026, fans of Paris Baguette and Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) will be able to find products inspired...
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December 30, 2025
7 Brew Surpasses 600 Locations
7 Brew, the rapidly-growing drive-thru beverage brand that is redefining what it means to grab a drink on the go, today announced...
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December 29, 2025
Ten Percent Coffee Reaches 1,000 Stores, Shakes Up Local Market
Ten Percent Coffee hit a major milestone on December 24, 2025 when it opened a new outlet in Busan’s Yeonje district, bringing its network...
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December 23, 2025
Flavour First, Built to Scale: Inside Six Hands’ International Growth Strategy
Founded under The Omoté Asia Group, Six Hands is a next-generation salad QSR redefining how modern consumers approach healthy eating....
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