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Discover how Burgerizzr, Saudi Arabia’s leading fresh burger chain, is gearing up for international franchising and expanding across GCC, MENA, and beyond.
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.
Read moreChuck E. Cheese is debuting in the UK with its first European location, bringing family fun, games, and dining to a new market through a multi-unit deal.
Read moreDiscover how Blueground expands globally through strategic franchising, building trust-based partnerships and bringing flexible living to major cities.
Read moreChipotle Mexican Grill teams with SPC Group to debut in Asia, bringing restaurants to South Korea and Singapore in 2026 as part of its global growth push.
Read moreTGI Fridays expands in Japan with compact restaurants designed for busy city centres, while extending franchise agreements in Japan and Peru for growth.
Read moreIndonesian coffee chain Toko Kopi Tuku opens its first European store in Amsterdam, spotlighting beans from Aceh and Toraja as part of global expansion.
Read morePotato Corner makes its Taiwan debut in Taipei’s Xinyi District, teaming up with Fujin Tree Group as part of its growing 16th international market entry.
Read moreQatari burger chain Junior’s signed its first franchise deal with Venicia International, paving the way for the brand’s planned expansion into Jordan.
Read moreSingapore’s froyo craze grows as Yoajung opens Sept 5 at *Scape. Enjoy frozen yogurt from $3, acai bowls, and creative toppings such as dalgona and fruit.
Read moreWendy's opened 118 restaurants in the first half of 2025 and signed deals to expand in Italy and Armenia, strengthening its global footprint and growth plans.
Read moreDave's Hot Chicken inks deal with Azzurri Group to open 180 restaurants across 10 European countries, expanding its Nashville-style hot chicken globally.
Read moreChagee reports double-digit Q2 growth, hitting $467M in revenue, driven by rapid global expansion and its first U.S. store, despite tough competition in China.
Read moreSouth Korean burger chain Lotteria plans to open 30 restaurants in Malaysia over the next five years, following its upcoming first Singapore location in 2026.
Read moreChick-fil-A invests $75M to launch its first Asia Pacific location in Singapore, with the first restaurant opening in late 2025 as part of a 10-year plan.
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