August 14, 2026
Komeda’s Coffee debuts in Thailand
The expansion is part of the group’s plans to expand across ASEAN. Komeda’s Coffee will open its first directly managed...
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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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August 13, 2026
Bonchon to be acquired by Minor Food, Serruya Private Equity
Bonchon, known for its Korean fried chicken, is to be acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity from existing...
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August 12, 2026
Charcoal Grill Shinpachi opens first restaurant in Singapore
This also marks the chain’s first overseas launch. Singapore F&B operator RE&S Enterprises Pte Ltd will open the first Charcoal...
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August 11, 2026
Paris Baguette opens 1st store in Laos, expanding across Southeast Asia
Paris Baguette has opened its first store in Laos, becoming the first Korean bakery brand to enter the country as...
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August 11, 2026
Malaysian Cafe Chain Oriental Kopi Brews Expansion into Indonesia for International Growth
Oriental Kopi, a renowned cafe and food brand in Malaysia, is setting its sights on Indonesian shores, marking a new...
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August 10, 2026
Vietnamese Coffee Giant, Cong Ca Phe, Set to Stir Up Indonesian Market with First Jakarta Store
The Vietnamese coffee chain Cong Ca Phe has announced its foray into the Indonesian market, with the opening of its...
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August 10, 2026
Yum China completes Mainland China Pizza Hut acquisition
Yum China Holdings, Inc. has completed its acquisition of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China from Yum! Brands, Inc.,...
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August 6, 2026
Burger King fuels RBI growth
Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the parent company of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs, reported strong second-quarter 2026...
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August 3, 2026
Krispy Kreme to open 1st Mauritius location this year
Krispy Kreme has partnered with ER Group to bring the doughnut chain to Mauritius, with the first shop expected to...
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August 2, 2026
Saddle Café to open in Doha
The UAE-born specialty café is expanding to Qatar in 2026 Renowned UAE name Saddle Café is to open in Doha...
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July 31, 2026
BODYROK Hits 100 Studios, Looks to Become ‘Global Category Leader’
Co-founder Jake Irion spoke to ATN about what sets the Pilates franchise apart in a saturated market, as the brand...
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July 29, 2026
Church’s Texas Chicken secures Golub Capital investment to accelerate global expansion
Church’s Texas Chicken has received a strategic growth equity investment from Golub Capital to accelerate its expansion and build upon...
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July 29, 2026
Yo-Chi announces UK expansion
This marks the frozen yoghurt chain’s second international location. Australian frozen yoghurt brand Yo-Chi has announced plans to open its...
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July 28, 2026
Jollibee to open downtown San Francisco location
Global restaurant chain Jollibee will open its newest location in downtown San Francisco on July 31, according to a press...
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July 28, 2026
Gong cha signs 50-unit Texas development deal
Gong cha Americas has signed an exclusive area development agreement with franchise operator Bakers Acres & Cattle Company to open...
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July 28, 2026
Franchising in the Philippines
The Philippines is the world’s 7th largest franchise market with over 2,000 franchise brands. Contributing roughly 7.8% to the national...
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