October 30, 2024
Spain’s Syra Coffee seeking to reach 100 stores by 2026
Syra Coffee plans major growth with 100 stores by 2026, expanding in Madrid, Seville, and Valencia, and boosting Spain’s specialty coffee sector
Read more
Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
Our editorial team has curated current international franchise industry news and interviews which you can read below. You can subscribe to our monthly FranSpeak International electronic newsletter to receive the news and other franchise related information in your inbox every month.
October 29, 2024
China’s Luckin Coffee reportedly planning US launch in 2025
China’s Luckin Coffee eyes a 2025 US debut, aiming to undercut coffee giants like Starbucks by offering lower prices in top student and tourist areas.
Read more
October 28, 2024
Slim Chickens heading to Poland
Slim Chickens expands to Poland through a 50-unit deal with Boparan Restaurant Group, bringing its renowned better-chicken concept to a new European market.
Read more
October 25, 2024
Pret A Manger makes Portugal debut with Lisbon outlet
Pret A Manger debuts in Portugal with a 16,000 sq ft store at Lisbon's Colombo Centre, marking a new expansion milestone with franchise partner Ibersol Group
Read more
October 23, 2024
China’s Cotti Coffee reaches 10,000 stores with Doha outlet
Cotti Coffee celebrates reaching 10,000 stores globally with a new Doha outlet, marking rapid expansion since opening in China in 2022
Read more
October 18, 2024
UBX: Revolutionizing Fitness with Tim West
UBX combines boxing with functional training, co-founded by Tim West and Danny Green. Expanding across 7 countries, aims to build the largest boxing community.
Read more
October 17, 2024
Chick-fil-A set for Asian debut, with Singapore launch confirmed
Chick-fil-A plans to open its first Singapore restaurant in late next year, signifying the fast food chain’s entry into Asia. ...
Read more
October 14, 2024
Jollibee opens in Alameda, California
Chicken chain Jollibee has opened a location in Alameda, California. It’s situated at 2670 Fifth Street and marks the 12th location In...
Read more
October 14, 2024
Velvet Taco making international debut in London
Dallas-based Velvet Taco, which has 50 locations in the U.S., is making its international debut in London, opening in Soho in...
Read more
October 11, 2024
Domino’s Pizza China eyes 1000th restaurant milestone by Q4
They also plan to open approximately 300 to 350 stores in 2025 and 2026. Domino’s Pizza China (DPC Dash), Domino’s Pizza’s...
Read more
October 11, 2024
Malaysia’s Tealive signs master franchise agreement for UAE launch
The partnership with Dubai-based Eureka Restaurant & Café will see Tealive open five sites in the UAE during 2025 before...
Read more
October 9, 2024
Carl L Karcher Group opening 20 Pepper Lunch units
Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born experiential fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has signed a 20-unit deal...
Read more
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...
Read more
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
Read more
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.
Read more
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
Read more
