November 10, 2025
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria opens 1st restaurant in Dubai
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria opens its first Dubai location at Silicon Central Mall, bringing its classic Brooklyn-style coal-fired pizza to the UAE.
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November 10, 2025
Drop By Dough: Thailand’s Doughnut Sensation Makes Sweet International Debut in Hong Kong
Thailand’s popular doughnut brand Drop By Dough opens its first international store in Central Hong Kong, offering signature and Hong Kong–exclusive flavors.
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November 6, 2025
South Africa’s Platō Coffee Makes Zimbabwe Debut, Eyes Regional Growth
South Africa’s Platō Coffee opens its first outlets in Zimbabwe, launching a regional expansion focused on jobs, barista training, and local supply partnerships.
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November 5, 2025
Here’s where Chick-fil-A will open its first restaurant in Asia
Chick-fil-A is set to open its first Asia location at Bugis+ Singapore on 11 December 2025, offering signature menu items and a new Spicy Chili Sauce.
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October 31, 2025
How franchising will take Jollibee to the next level in the US
Jollibee is expanding its U.S. presence through strategic franchising, leveraging strong fan loyalty, superior food quality, and proven global success.
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October 23, 2025
Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery inks deal for Iraq
FAT Brands signs deal to open 10 co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery stores in Iraq, expanding its footprint across the region.
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October 22, 2025
World Franchise Associates (WFA) Accelerates Global Expansion with Four International Franchise Events in September 2025
World Franchise Associates strengthens its global franchise presence with four major international exhibitions across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
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October 21, 2025
Playa Bowls planting flag in Canada
Playa Bowls expands internationally through a master franchise deal with Eat Up Canada Inc., planning over 160 stores across Canada to meet growing demand.
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October 18, 2025
Krispy Kreme to enter Uzbekistan with first outlet in Tashkent
Krispy Kreme enters Uzbekistan with its first Tashkent outlet, aiming to expand 70+ stores locally and reach 120 new global locations by 2030.
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October 18, 2025
Dave and Buster’s makes Philippine debut at Opus Mall
Dave & Buster’s opens its first Philippine location at Opus Mall, offering dining, drinks, arcade gaming, and sports viewing as part of regional expansion.
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October 17, 2025
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Conjures Movie Magic with Lionsgate’s ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ Collaboration
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf partners with Lionsgate’s Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, offering magical limited-time teas and a sweepstakes for movie fans.
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October 17, 2025
Krispy Kreme opens 1st store in Spain; plans openings in Brazil, Uzbekistan
Krispy Kreme opens its first store in Spain, marking expansion across Europe and beyond with new shop launches planned in Brazil and Uzbekistan by 2025.
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October 17, 2025
CHAGEE expands with new sky-high outlet in Thailand
CHAGEE opens its highest tea bar on Bangkok’s 74th floor, offering exclusive items and Teaspresso drinks, continuing its Southeast Asia expansion.
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October 9, 2025
Chuck E Cheese announces expansion to Turkey
Chuck E. Cheese partners with PNB Restoran and Unique Hospitality to enter Turkey, with three Istanbul locations planned by 2026 and more to follow.
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October 9, 2025
San Ginés Brings Spanish Sweetness to Manila with 1st Asia Flagship in 2026
Spain’s iconic Chocolatería San Ginés is opening its first Asia flagship in Manila by 2026, bringing its world-famous churros and rich Spanish café culture to the Philippines.
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October 9, 2025
Barn’s expands into Oman and UAE with strategic franchise agreement
Saudi coffee brand barn’s expands into Oman and the UAE through a franchise deal with Al Daud Group, marking a key step in its regional growth across the GCC.
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