March 28, 2025
Major Restaurant Group Brings YogaSix to Japan
Sunpark brings YogaSix to Japan, tapping into rising demand for wellness and boutique fitness in Tokyo, with strong hospitality roots and expansion plans.
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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.
March 27, 2025
Dine Brands International to expand dual-branded Applebee’s, IHOP concept
Dine Brands to open 13 new dual-branded Applebee’s and IHOP locations in 2025, expanding into Costa Rica and Mexico with franchise partners and conversions.
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March 26, 2025
Dunkin’ seeking to double Costa Rica footprint in 2025
YOYO! Fresh Tea debuts in India with a Bangalore outlet, offering bubble teas and India Specials, ahead of planned franchise expansion.
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March 26, 2025
Krispy Kreme launches expansion into Brazil
Krispy Kreme expands into Brazil via joint venture with AmPm, launching its first São Paulo store and scaling nationwide through 1,500 convenience locations.
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March 25, 2025
Frasers to open more than 350 Sports Direct stores in Southeast Asia, India
Frasers Group to launch 350+ Sports Direct stores across India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines with MAP Active partnership.
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March 24, 2025
Pepper Lunch taking on Hawaii
Pepper Lunch expands to Hawaii with three locations set to open by 2026, bringing its sizzling Japanese fast-casual dining to the islands.
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March 24, 2025
Tealive: Brewing success across borders
Tealive’s CEO reveals the journey behind the brand’s global success, challenges of franchising, and expansion plans in this insightful interview.
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March 22, 2025
Loob Holding brings Tealive to Thailand
Loob Holding is bringing Tealive to Thailand, planning 80 outlets in 10 years with master franchisee RD, a subsidiary of India’s Devyani International.
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March 22, 2025
Blue Bottle Coffee to open first location in Southeast Asia
Blue Bottle Coffee debuts in Southeast Asia with its first store in Singapore’s Raffles City, expanding its presence beyond the US, Japan, and China.
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March 19, 2025
Dickey’s opens full-service location in Philippines
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit debuts in Manila with a full-service location at Parqal Mall, bringing authentic Texas barbecue to the Philippines.
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March 13, 2025
Captain D’s going across the pond
Captain D’s enters the UK with a 20-unit deal, launching in Kent this August. The brand aims to redefine fish and chips with quality and discipline.
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March 12, 2025
Jollibee North America president says company is ready for next-level growth
Jollibee expands in North America with 350 units planned. President Maribeth dela Cruz shares growth vision and franchising strategy at industry summit.
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March 11, 2025
Yolk Brands branches out into UK with 50-store BonBird deal
BonBird lands in the UK! Yolk Brands partners with City Restaurants Group for a 50-store expansion, bringing fresh fried chicken to new markets.
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March 7, 2025
Colombia’s Juan Valdez signs joint venture to accelerate growth in Spain
Juan Valdez and Grupo Trinity partner to invest €40m in Spain, planning 140 new stores by 2032 to expand the Colombian coffee brand’s European presence.
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March 7, 2025
Starbucks and Alshaya Group explore retail partnership at Saudi giga-project
Starbucks and Alshaya Group explore a flagship store at Saudi Arabia’s $62.2bn Diriyah giga-project, strengthening their presence in the MENA region.
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March 7, 2025
Taco Bell eyes 3,000 int’l restaurants by 2030
Taco Bell plans to expand to 3,000 international locations by 2030, entering nine new markets, including France, Greece, and South Africa.
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