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May 14, 2025

Franchise Expansion Insights: How KUDU is Shaping its Global Journey

KUDU has long been a household name in Saudi Arabia, known for its inclusive all-day menu, 24/7 operations, and commitment...

May 14, 2025

Montigo’s Global Expansion: How the Brand is Scaling Internationally

Montigo has quickly become a standout name in the consumer products market, known for its innovative drinkware that blends functionality...

May 13, 2025

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls growing European presence

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls plans 100 locations across Europe by 2033, starting in Italy with future stores in Switzerland, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

May 13, 2025

Shake Shack Charts Course for Panama

Shake Shack partners with Grupo Attie-Multifood to open 12 locations in Panama by 2035, starting in 2026—its first step into Central America.

May 11, 2025

Berjaya Food to launch Krispy Kreme in Mongolia with sub-franchisee

Berjaya Food partners with Mongolia’s BlueMon Group to launch Krispy Kreme, expanding its global presence and tapping into the country’s rising food demand.

May 9, 2025

Franchise Insights from Striking Brands: Building a Global Kickboxing Network

Striking Brands has emerged as a powerhouse in the global fitness franchise space, uniting two dynamic kickboxing-inspired concepts—9Round and I...

May 6, 2025

Popeyes opens 7th store in Bucharest

Popeyes opens its 7th Bucharest store at Mega Mall with a grand celebration. The brand plans further expansion across Bucharest and other Romanian cities.

May 5, 2025

Flash Coffee secures $3m funding to accelerate Indonesian expansion

Flash Coffee secures $3m funding to expand in Indonesia, aiming for 70+ stores and entry into two cities in 2025, after challenges in Singapore and Taiwan.

May 5, 2025

Yum China sales up by 2% YoY in Q1 2025

Yum China reports a 2% YoY sales increase in Q1 2025, with system sales growth for KFC (3%) and Pizza Hut (2%), and a dividend of $0.24 per share.

April 30, 2025

Slim Chickens Expands in the UK with New Location in the Heart of Camberely

Slim Chickens opens in Camberley with Boparan Restaurant Group, bringing its hand-breaded tenders, 14 sauces, and Southern hospitality to the UK market.

April 30, 2025

Costa Coffee unveils partnership with UK airline Jet2

Costa Coffee partners with Jet2 to offer hot drinks onboard all flights from 1 May 2025, expanding its in-flight presence after teaming up with easyJet in 2024

April 30, 2025

School of Rock Expands with First Location in Uruguay

School of Rock opens first Uruguay location in Montevideo, offering performance-based music programs. The facility includes 14 rooms designed for creativity.

April 29, 2025

Amorino expands catering services in UAE

Amorino expands catering across the UAE with its mobile gelato cart, serving weddings and private events with artisanal flavours and vegan-friendly options.

April 26, 2025