July 17, 2026
Sticks’n’Sushi to open first Swedish restaurant in Stockholm in 2027
The venue is expected to create 60 local jobs. Sticks’n’Sushi will open its first Swedish location in Stockholm in spring 2027,...
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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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July 17, 2026
The Venti brews Philippine expansion with local franchise deal
The chain aims to open its first outlet in Q3 2026. The Venti has entered into a master franchise agreement...
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July 16, 2026
India’s leading specialty coffee brand Blue Tokai launches in the UAE
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters has launched its first café in Dubai’s BurJuman Mall, marking a key step in its international...
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July 15, 2026
Black Sheep Coffee targets Ireland for next franchise expansion
The coffee chain is currently seeking an exclusive franchise partner. Black Sheep Coffee is targeting Ireland as the next market in...
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July 14, 2026
Five Guys Joins US Fast-Food Frenzy in China with First Beijing Outlet Opening
Five Guys, an American burger chain, is set to open its first outlet in Beijing in the coming month, joining...
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July 13, 2026
Chipotle opens 1st Mexico restaurant, plans further expansion
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in Mexico on Thursday, marking a new chapter in the chain’s international growth...
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July 6, 2026
KFC opens 60th Scotland location
KFC has opened its first restaurant in Airdrie, marking the brand’s 60th location in Scotland, according to a press release. Located...
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July 1, 2026
International Dairy Queen marks return to Puerto Rico
International Dairy Queen Inc., through its subsidiary American Dairy Queen Corporation, has announced a deal to open 20 DQ Grill...
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June 29, 2026
Krispy Kreme entering Estonia
Krispy Kreme has signed a five-year development and franchise agreement to open up to 25 units across the Baltic States...
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June 29, 2026
Saddle Café continues Gulf expansion with Qatar debut
The company will announce the opening date and full menu at a later date. Saddle Café will open its first...
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June 26, 2026
Vietnam’s Franchise Moment Has Arrived
Here’s the clearest signal yet. On June 9, when VFLN (Vietnam Franchising & Licensing Network) and Vietfranchise Expo opened registration...
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June 23, 2026
Houston TX Hot Chicken flies to UK with PizzaExpress franchise deal
Houston TX Hot Chicken has signed a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to bring its fast-casual chicken concept to the...
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June 22, 2026
Chinese Beauty Brand Judydoll Conquers Europe via Joybuy E-commerce Platform
Judydoll, a renowned beauty brand from China, has made its grand entrance into the European market. This move was achieved through...
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June 19, 2026
Magnolia Bakery Is Coming to Ontario With 10 Locations
The New York dessert brand known for its banana pudding has signed its first Canadian franchise deal, and the numbers...
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June 16, 2026
Yum sells Pizza Hut operations to private equity firm
Yum CEO Chris Turner described Pizza Hut as one of the restaurant industry’s most recognizable brands and said the company...
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June 15, 2026
Hollister Brings California Cool to the Philippines with First Store Debut at SM Mall of Asia
Following closely on the heels of Abercrombie & Fitch’s entrance into the Philippine market, Hollister, the popular American lifestyle brand,...
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