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WFA signs deal with Saudi National Franchise Committee to take Saudi brands global, supporting Vision 2030 and expansion into Europe & Southeast Asia.
Read moreFrom trainer to global COO, Serban Pop shares how Fast Fit EMS is redefining fitness with innovation, hospitality, and international expansion.
Read moreChina’s ChaPanda debuts in Singapore with two stores at Scape and Northpoint City, marking the brand’s latest global expansion beyond 8,000 stores worldwide.
Read moreBlue Bottle Coffee opens its second Singapore café at Paragon, featuring alfresco dining, exclusive menu items, and plans for 10+ regional outlets by 2027.
Read moreThe Coffee Club opens first East African store in Nairobi with Luqman Petroleum and Dormans Coffee, aiming for 25 locations across the region by 2034.
Read moreBacha Coffee brings its luxurious Moroccan coffee experience to Riyadh with a flagship at Solitaire Mall, offering 200+ Arabica varieties and elegant service.
Read moreChinese tea brand Chagee to debut in the Philippines this August with three Metro Manila stores, offering natural milk teas brewed from whole tea leaves.
Read moreLittle Caesars opens its first UAE outlet in Al Barsha, Dubai, with more coming to Jebel Ali and Al Ghadeer via franchisee Almutairi Restaurants Group.
Read moreJuan Valdez signs multi-year deal as Official Coffee Partner of the LA Rams, expanding US presence with branded coffee at SoFi Stadium and retail promotion.
Read moreCHAGEE teases its Philippine debut with a pop-up at SM North EDSA, blending tea, games, and wellness ahead of its Metro Manila store openings this August.
Read moreMasan Group debuts ‘Vietnam Corner’ with Magnit in Moscow, featuring Phuc Long, Vinacafé and 150+ Vietnamese goods as Vietnam-Russia trade ties expand.
Read moreStarbucks opens its first Iceland café on Laugavegur in Reykjavík, following permit delays and public buzz. A second store is expected in the coming weeks.
Read moreUAE burger brand Pickl opens two new locations in Riyadh, marking its Saudi debut and fifth country expansion, with dine-in stores at Al Nakheel Mall and U Walk
Read moreSouth Korea’s The Venti debuts in Vietnam with a Ho Chi Minh City café, blending Korean-style drinks, local flavors, and premium quality at affordable prices.
Read moreLuckin Coffee opens first U.S. stores in NYC, bringing its mobile-first model, app perks, and China-grown momentum to challenge Starbucks on home turf.
Read morePopeyes opens first UK airport location at Birmingham Airport, serving halal chicken and breakfast from 3:30 a.m., with giveaways for first 150 customers.
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