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Spain’s iconic Chocolatería San Ginés is opening its first Asia flagship in Manila by 2026, bringing its world-famous churros and rich Spanish café culture to the Philippines.
Read moreSaudi coffee brand barn’s expands into Oman and the UAE through a franchise deal with Al Daud Group, marking a key step in its regional growth across the GCC.
Read morePopeyes accelerates growth in Mexico with plans to open 300+ restaurants, partnering with regional franchisees to bring its iconic chicken nationwide.
Read moreChagee opens its largest 11,000-sq-ft flagship on Lee Tung Street, Hong Kong, marking its seventh outlet and boosting global expansion plans.
Read moreGong cha shuts all Singapore outlets but plans a 2026 comeback with new franchise partners, introducing its tech-led Gong cha 2.0 store concept.
Read moreSpinneys partners with Ayala to launch supermarkets in the Philippines, marking its Southeast Asia debut with Ayala holding a 60% stake in the venture.
Read moreJoe & The Juice debuts in Africa with a new store in Rabat, Morocco, marking its North Africa entry and the brand’s 100th global franchise milestone.
Read moreLuckin Coffee opens a retro-themed outlet at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2, expanding its city footprint to over 20 stores.
Read moreFatburger returns to Japan with four Okinawa locations planned, bringing custom burgers, fries, and shakes as part of its global expansion.
Read moreMalaysia’s Zus Coffee expands globally with plans to enter Pakistan and Morocco by 2026, aiming for 1,000+ stores worldwide.
Read moreCarousell Luxury opens its first physical store at Orchard Road, Singapore, offering authenticated pre-owned designer bags with fast on-site valuations.
Read moreDiscover how Burgerizzr, Saudi Arabia’s leading fresh burger chain, is gearing up for international franchising and expanding across GCC, MENA, and beyond.
Read moreSeattle’s Best Coffee marks 25 years in the Philippines with a new flagship store in BGC—celebrating bold flavors, style, and a fresh café experience.
Read morePepper Lunch opens its first Arizona restaurant at ASU, offering free Beef Pepper Rice to the first 100 guests and BOGO deals during its grand opening.
Read moreKFC opens Sept 20 in Moreton town center, offering full menu favorites like the Dirty Lou Burger. The new site adds seating, kiosks, and driver facilities.
Read moreWhich Wich is expanding into Scotland with new locations in Edinburgh and Glasgow, bringing its custom sandwiches and fast-casual dining to the UK.
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