March 13, 2026
Professor Green teams with Hero Brands to launch PG in UK
The UK fast casual sector has a new heavyweight contender. PG Fast Food, a collaboration between hospitality powerhouse Hero Brands,...
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March 12, 2026
Dog Haus planting flag in Mexico
Dog Haus is heading south of the border. The California-based restaurant chain known for gourmet hot dogs, sausages and burgers announced...
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March 12, 2026
KKV Enters Hong Kong with First Store Showcasing ‘100 Lifestyles’ Concept
KKV, a leading Chinese lifestyle retailer, has paved its way into Hong Kong, initiating its first store at the bustling...
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March 9, 2026
Gong cha takes control of 170 US franchises
Global bubble tea brand Gong cha has acquired the rights to 170 U.S. locations from a master franchisee, a move the company says will...
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March 9, 2026
Japanese Retail Giant Beams Set to Launch US Flagship Store in Los Angeles, Amplifying Fashion Footprint
Beams, a prominent fashion and lifestyle retailer originating from Japan, is gearing up to establish a flagship store in Los...
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March 9, 2026
On Opens Its First Standalone Store in South Korea with New Hannam Location
Swiss premium sportswear brand On today announced the opening of its first standalone retail store in South Korea, Hannam, on...
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March 9, 2026
Taipei’s Beloved Huiyyou Waffle Opens First Overseas Branch OOOO Waffle in Central
Taipei’s cult-favorite Korean-style waffle shop has finally landed in Hong Kong. Huiyyou Waffle, known for its thick, cream-filled waffles and...
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March 7, 2026
Chinese tea chain Molly Tea debuts in Singapore
Spanning 1,400 sq ft, the store is the chain’s largest in Southeast Asia. Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has opened its first outlet...
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March 6, 2026
Marco’s Pizza to open 80-plus stores in 2026
Marco’s Pizza has plans to open more than 80 stores in 2026, aiming to surpass the 60 locations it debuted last...
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March 6, 2026
Luckin Coffee Backer to Acquire Blue Bottle From Nestlé
The price tag is somewhere under $400 million, according to reports. A major backer of Chinese concept Luckin Coffee has...
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March 5, 2026
Brunch & Cake lands in Kuwait with Aurora concept
The restaurant has 92 seats across indoor and outdoor areas. Brunch & Cake has opened its first outlet in Kuwait, adding...
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March 4, 2026
Popeyes expands to Ireland
The chain’s UK operator said it has secured a pipeline of restaurant openings in the country. Popeyes has secured a...
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March 2, 2026
Ramenya Shima Makes Global Debut in Causeway Bay
One of Tokyo’s most celebrated ramen shops is finally setting up shop outside Japan for the first time. Ramenya Shima,...
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February 24, 2026
Bobby’s Burgers Signs First Lease in Canada
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay signed a lease for its first Canadian restaurant at The Well, one of the country’s most ambitious...
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February 19, 2026
Jollibee launches Compose Coffee in the Philippines
The Philippine launch is another step in a broader regional takeover in Southeast Asia. Jollibee Foods Corporation (Jollibee Group) has...
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February 18, 2026
Japanese sushi giant adds Sushi Sushi to 430-restaurant empire
Sushi Sushi’s operator will now become a subsidiary of Genki. Australian sushi chain Sushi Sushi has been bought by Genki Global Dining...
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