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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.
Read moreStriking Brands has emerged as a powerhouse in the global fitness franchise space, uniting two dynamic kickboxing-inspired concepts—9Round and I...
Read morePopeyes opens its 7th Bucharest store at Mega Mall with a grand celebration. The brand plans further expansion across Bucharest and other Romanian cities.
Read moreFlash 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.
Read moreYum 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.
Read moreSlim Chickens opens in Camberley with Boparan Restaurant Group, bringing its hand-breaded tenders, 14 sauces, and Southern hospitality to the UK market.
Read moreCosta 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
Read moreSchool of Rock opens first Uruguay location in Montevideo, offering performance-based music programs. The facility includes 14 rooms designed for creativity.
Read moreAmorino expands catering across the UAE with its mobile gelato cart, serving weddings and private events with artisanal flavours and vegan-friendly options.
Read moreRandy’s Donuts opens in Tokyo with record-breaking sales, exclusive Japan-only flavors, and its iconic rooftop doughnut sign at Log Road Daikanyama.
Read moreBonBird opens first Oman outlet at Souq Madinat Al Qaboos. A second store is coming in Q2 2025, and Pickl will debut in Q1 2026 under MENA Foods.
Read moreMalaysia’s largest coffee chain, Zus Coffee, plans to launch 200 new outlets in Southeast Asia this year, according to CEO...
Read moreThe first store will open in June. Fried chicken chain SIDES has announced it will be opening a new store...
Read moreIn May 2025, Starbucks will open two cafés in downtown Reykjavík. The operation will be managed by Berjaya Coffee Iceland...
Read moreFounded by Janat Dores in 1872, Janat Paris is famous for its natural essences flavors teas. Today, the company is...
Read moreNothing Before Coffee raises $2.3m in Pre-Series A to open 150 new cafes across India by 2026, focusing on Tier-II and Tier-III cities and digital expansion.
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