October 8, 2024
Canadian breakfast concept expanding in US, UK
Canada’s Fluffy Fluffy, an all-day brunch and breakfast cafe serving Japanese-style souffle pancakes, is adding locations by year’s end to...
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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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October 8, 2024
Arabian Entertainment Co. opens first Applebee’s and IHOP at Four Square Mall in Riyadh
Arabian Entertainment Co. opens Riyadh’s first Applebee’s & IHOP at Four Square Mall, serving daily from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. or 2 a.m. on weekends
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October 8, 2024
Oliver Brown: The Art of Belgian Chocolate and Café Excellence
Oliver Brown combines Belgian chocolate heritage with a modern café vibe. Known for quality and creativity, it delights chocolate enthusiasts worldwide.
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October 7, 2024
Paris Baguette opening in Brooklyn
Paris Baguette opens in Brooklyn early 2025, adding to its 37 New York locations. Franchisees Susana and Donna Wu aim to bring diverse flavors
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October 7, 2024
Slim Chickens Announces Latest Opening in The O2 Arena in Southeast London
Slim Chickens opens at The O2 Arena, London, featuring cooked-to-order tenders, 14 signature sauces, and a Southern-inspired dining experience
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October 7, 2024
Ukraine’s Lviv Croissants makes Czech Republic debut with Prague outlet
Ukraine's Lviv Croissants debuts in Prague at Palladium Mall, expanding to its third market in 2024 after Slovakia and the US
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October 7, 2024
Australia’s St. Ali opens first outlet in the Philippines
St. Ali, a leading Australian specialty coffee roaster, debuts in the Philippines at Manila’s Opus Mall, expanding its global presence
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October 7, 2024
GYMGUYZ Launches 2025 Vision at Recharge Convention
GYMGUYZ unveils its 2025 vision at the Recharge Convention, focusing on innovation with the GG DRIVE Platform and a new operational app
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October 7, 2024
Dunkin’ reaches 800 stores in Saudi Arabia with Riyadh outlet
Dunkin’ celebrates its 800th store in Saudi Arabia, expanding in Riyadh despite competition from rising local brands like Barn’s and Kyan Coffee
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October 3, 2024
World Franchise Associates Showcased at InFranchise Market Event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
World Franchise Associates (WFA), a leading global franchise marketing & advisory company , recently participated in the InFranchise Market Expo,...
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October 2, 2024
Chipotle Opens First Dubai Location as UAE Expansion Kicks off
Chipotle kicks off its UAE expansion with its first Dubai location at JBR, with another opening planned at Dubai Hills Mall in the coming months
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October 2, 2024
Subway expands global presence with 10K restaurant commitments
Subway signs over 20 master franchise agreements for 10,000 new restaurants, expanding its presence globally in regions like Paraguay and Mongolia
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October 1, 2024
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express Debut First Location in Puerto Rico
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express debut their first Puerto Rico location at Plaza Carolina, offering grilled-to-order burgers and signature wings
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September 30, 2024
Juan Valdez opens first Dominican Republic store
Juan Valdez opens its first Dominican Republic store at Ágora Mall, Santo Domingo, with two more openings planned for 2024 in the growing market
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September 25, 2024
Pure Barre Announces Expansion Into Mexico
Pure Barre expands into Mexico, opening its first location in Mexico City in Q1 2025, led by Enrique Lopez and offering innovative barre class formats
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September 25, 2024
Avocadoria: Redefining Sweetness with Avocado Elegance
Discover the inspiring journey of Czarina Jagto, founder of Avocadoria, the avocado-based dessert franchise. In this exclusive interview with World Franchise Associates, Czarina shares her passion, innovation, and vision for supporting avocado farmers and growing her brand.
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