July 18, 2023
Chipotle expanding to Middle East
Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with international franchise operator Alshaya Group to open restaurants in Dubai and Kuwait early next year...
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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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July 17, 2023
KFC China unveils 500th Shanghai store
KFC China has unveiled its 500th store in Shanghai, 34 years after opening its first location in the city. Shanghai...
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July 12, 2023
Happi Tea – Happiness in a cup
Happi Tea, a young F&B brand, has been spreading happiness in a cup since its establishment in 2017 in Saigon....
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July 11, 2023
Xponential Fitness Celebrates Signing of Master Franchise Agreement in France for Club Pilates
Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) (“Xponential”), the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, announced today it has signed a...
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July 10, 2023
Play iFLY continues to expand with new locations worldwide
iFLY, a world leader in indoor skydiving tunnels, is continuing its global expansion with projects in Indonesia, London and Las Vegas. The...
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July 10, 2023
Middle East Papa Johns operator awarded international franchisee of the year
Papa John’s International, Inc. has named PJP Investments Group, a Dubai-based F&B company, its 2022 ‘International Franchisee of the Year’....
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July 7, 2023
Elena Weber talks about her guilt-free cuisine
Icons® Coffee Couture is a forward-thinking and health-conscious lifestyle coffee shop chain. They have been making headlines for many interesting...
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July 6, 2023
Simply Pho, Simply Healthy: The Global Phenomenon
Vietnamese phở, renowned for its delicious flavors and nutritional benefits, has captured the hearts and palates of people worldwide. As...
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July 3, 2023
Subway signs 15th master franchise deal in two years
Subway has signed its 15th new master franchise agreement in two years as the US-based business continues to expand its...
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June 27, 2023
The Habit Burger landing in China airport
California-based The Habit Burger Grill is opening Sunday in Chongqing, the fourth-largest city in China, at Terminal 3 in the Chongqing Jiangbei...
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June 23, 2023
Firehouse Subs kicks off global expansion in Switzerland
Firehouse Subs opened its first restaurant in Switzerland, and first outside of North America, Friday and has signed a development agreement...
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June 20, 2023
Pizza Hut China opens 3000th store
The latest Pizza Hut China restaurant enjoys a sweeping view of the sea and showcases advanced sustainability solutions. It is...
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June 14, 2023
Studio Pilates International Set To Launch First UK Studio in Exeter in early June
Studio Pilates International is set to open their first studio in the UK in Exeter in early June. Having conquered...
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June 14, 2023
Domino’s to shut stores, commissaries and exit Denmark in efficiency drive
Domino’s is to close up to 70 of its corporate-owned stores across its global network and exit the Danish market...
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June 13, 2023
Papa Johns Buys U.K. Stores, Plus More Bold Deals
Papa Johns International acquired a portfolio of 91 restaurants in the United Kingdom that were previously operated by the M25 division...
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June 12, 2023
Domino’s Pizza plans 420 stores in China after Hong Kong IPO
Following its recent initial public offering in Hong Kong, Domino’s Pizza’s exclusive master franchisee in the China Mainland, Hong Kong...
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