November 30, 2023
Australian 7-Eleven business sold for $1.71 billion
The 7-Eleven Australia convenience store chain has been sold for $1.71 billion to 7-Eleven International (7IN), a joint venture of...
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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
Our editorial team has curated current international franchise industry news and interviews which you can read below. You can subscribe to our monthly FranSpeak International electronic newsletter to receive the news and other franchise related information in your inbox every month.
November 30, 2023
Dickey’s franchisee adding 30 stores to Canadian footprint
Dallas-based Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its Canadian development with a 30-unit deal with franchisee Muhammad Faisal, who operates several...
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November 30, 2023
Wetzel’s Pretzels expands Canadian footprint with Toronto store
Wetzel’s Pretzels has opened a location in Toronto’s Union Station, according to a press release. The unit is owned by...
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November 27, 2023
Pret a Manger debuts in Spain
Pret a Manger, the food-to-go giant, has inaugurated its inaugural store in Spain at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Spanning...
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November 21, 2023
Jollibee expands Texas footprint with Dallas opening
Chicken brand Jollibee will open its first location in Dallas, Texas, located at 4703 Greenville Avenue. The opening marks the...
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November 17, 2023
Wienerschnitzel’s Hot Dogs and Hot Profits – What’s Missing in Your Market?
What food concept is known by everyone and a deeply engrained part of Americana? The answer, of course, is hot...
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November 17, 2023
Jim’s Group launches beauty division
The ubiquitous Jim’s brand has announced a new division will join its diverse group: Jim’s Beauty. Divisional franchisor Ming Zhang...
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November 17, 2023
US brand Nautical Bowls primed for Australian launch
Nautical Bowls, an acai bowl retail chain founded in the US, is heading to our stores. The first three stores...
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November 16, 2023
Slim Chickens Opens in Sarasota
Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening at 4096 Jenkins Place, Sarasota, FL, 32405. Spearheaded by a reputable multi-unit...
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November 14, 2023
Twin Peaks Opens First Louisville Location
Twin Peaks Restaurant, the award-winning sports lodge known for scratch-made food, frosty 29° draft beer, and attentive Twin Peaks Girls,...
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November 10, 2023
Hand & Stone’s John Teza was Elected to the International Franchise Association Board of Directors
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced the election of John Teza, Hand & Stone’s Chief Executive Officer, to serve...
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November 9, 2023
School of Rock Kent is Ready to Rock N’ Roll
School of Rock will be celebrating the opening of its school in Kent, Washington, with an event taking place at...
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November 9, 2023
Slim Chickens Expands in the UK with Opening in Swindon
Slim Chicken announced today its new restaurant opening in Swindon, United Kingdom. Established multi-unit operator, Boparan Restaurant Group is at...
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November 9, 2023
Teriyaki Madness opening in Cincinnati
Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness is opening its first Cincinnati location Friday in Hamilton, Ohio, at 2889 Joseph Dr. Franchisee Kush Patel,...
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November 2, 2023
Slim Chickens Grows in North Carolina with Two New Openings
Slim Chickens announced today two new restaurant openings in Concord and Jacksonville, North Carolina. Spearheaded by the established multi-unit operating...
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November 2, 2023
Jollibee to open 2nd location in Washington
Chicken chain Jollibee will open its second location in Washington on Oct. 29, according to a press release. The location...
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