September 12, 2026
Jersey Mike’s to open in London for UK debut
The sandwich chain has plans to open 400 restaurants in Europe. Jersey Mike’s will open its first restaurant on Argyll...
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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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September 11, 2026
How PHO24 Plans to Grow Its Franchise Business Worldwide
Since opening its first restaurant in 2003, PHO24 has helped pioneer the modern branded pho concept in Vietnam by combining...
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September 10, 2026
Cinnabon announces Singapore exit
It will close its last store in ION Orchard. Cinnabon has announced that it will be closing its last store...
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September 9, 2026
Firehouse Subs opens 200th Canadian location, doubles footprint
Firehouse Subs opened its 200th Canadian restaurant Sept. 3, at 918 85th St. W., in Calgary, Alberta, doubling its Canadian...
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September 9, 2026
Brothers, friends launch Griller Bros in Bangladesh, ready to grow
Founded by three brothers and a core group of culinary professionals with two decades of international food industry experience, Griller...
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September 6, 2026
Dilmah Announces the Unveiling of Dilmah Urban Estate, Elevating and Reimagining the Ceylon Tea Experience
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA September 6, 2026 Dilmah, the globally renowned family tea company celebrated for its commitment to uncompromised quality...
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September 4, 2026
South Korean Café Concept Twosome Place Opens in Alexandria, Virginia
Twosome Place, South Korea’s leading premium café brand, announced its official entry into the U.S. with plans to open its...
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September 3, 2026
Chipotle opens first Asian restaurant in Seoul
The company plans to open two more locations in South Korea by the end of 2026. Chipotle Mexican Grill has...
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September 2, 2026
Americana Restaurants signs deal to launch Taco Bell in the UAE
Further GCC markets are expected to be added in phases. Americana Restaurants International Plc has signed an exclusive development agreement...
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August 29, 2026
Coffee Buddy Enters India via Master Franchise, Targets Pan-India Rollout
Filipino coffee chain Coffee Buddy has entered the Indian market after securing its master franchise for the country, marking the...
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August 29, 2026
Chipotle enters Saudi Arabia with first Riyadh location
The restaurant is located at Sidra Mall in Gharnatah. Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in Saudi Arabia in...
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August 25, 2026
Papa Johns partners with KM Capital to expand footprint in Mexico
Mexico-based private investment firm KM Capital has joined Papa Johns as its new franchise partner in Mexico, assuming leadership of...
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August 20, 2026
Yum China opens 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar amid rapid expansion
Yum China Holdings Inc. has opened its 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar in China, reaching the milestone in Wuhan, Hubei...
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August 18, 2026
MOOYAH Burgers inks master franchise agreement for UAE expansion
Plano, Texas-based MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes signed a master franchise agreement with Great Foods USA LLC to expand the...
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August 17, 2026
Franchising in Türkiye
Türkiye is emerging as a dynamic franchising market between Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. With a population of...
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August 15, 2026
Chipotle enters Saudi Arabia with first Riyadh location
The restaurant will be located at Sidra Mall in Gharnatah. Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first restaurant in Saudi...
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