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Lviv Croissants debuts in France with a Cannes outlet, marking its fourth new market in a year after Slovakia, the US, and the Czech Republic.
Read moreExplore Salmontini Le Bistro's legacy, commitment to excellence, and vision for global expansion. Learn how it adapts to diverse markets and key locations.
Read morePret A Manger debuts in South Africa on Feb. 14, 2025, with a Johannesburg outlet featuring a menu tailored to local flavors, expanding to 20 countries.
Read moreJapan’s % Arabica signs a franchise deal with Al-Handal International Group to launch in Iraq, with the first Baghdad store set to open by late 2025.
Read morePepper Lunch opens its second Orange County location at Irvine Spectrum Center on Feb. 7, bringing sizzling Japanese-style dining to more locals.
Read moreJollibee opens the first standalone Milksha store in the Philippines at SM City North EDSA, expanding its premium bubble tea offerings.
Read moreCaptain D's signs a 20-unit franchise deal for the UK, marking its first European expansion, with the first restaurant set to open in London this year.
Read more9Round Kickboxing Fitness expands to Iraq with its first location, 9Round Al Yarmouk, in Baghdad, opening March 2025, led by Master Developer Muthana Al-Ajil.
Read moreUdon Asian Food opens its second U.S. spot at Aventura Mall, FL, serving health-focused Asian cuisine inspired by 400-year-old Japanese traditions.
Read morePepper Lunch signs a deal to open five locations in Oregon, continuing its growth with franchisee Peter T. Ng. CEO Troy Hooper celebrates the expansion.
Read morePapa Johns celebrates its 6,000th restaurant milestone, highlighting franchisee Yasir Hussain's expansion plans and global growth since 2017.
Read moreYum! Brands ends its franchise agreement with IS Gida A.S. in Turkey, leading to the temporary closure of 293 KFC and 254 Pizza Hut outlets.
Read moreJuan Valdez expands in Argentina, opening its largest store in Buenos Aires as part of a strategy to scale from 3 to 11 locations by 2026.
Read moreCộng Cà Phê debuts in the Philippines at Quezon City’s Gateway 2 Mall in February 2025, bringing its signature 1970s-inspired coffee culture.
Read moreSlim Chickens expands in the UK with four new stores opened by franchisee Boparan Restaurant Group in just one month, boosting its global presence
Read moreDomino’s Pizza China expands to 13 new cities with 14 stores, marking a key milestone in its "Go Deeper, Go Broader" strategy and consumer-focused growth.
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