June 13, 2025
Tommy’s Express Opens First France Location
Tommy’s Express opens its first France location in Allonne, bringing its high-speed, eco-friendly car wash and mobile tech to European drivers.
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June 13, 2025
TOUS les JOURS re-enters Malaysia with Kuala Lumpur store
TOUS les JOURS returns to Malaysia after 8 years, opening at Sunway Pyramid in KL with plans for nationwide expansion via Stream Empire Holdings.
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June 13, 2025
Juan Valdez seeking to build European brand affinity with first airport store in the region
The Colombian coffee chain’s latest outlet at Spain’s Palma de Mallorca Airport will provide brand exposure to European travellers as...
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June 13, 2025
Randy’s Donuts expanding in Mexico, UAE
Randy’s Donuts expands with 25-store deal in Mexico and 10-store deal in the UAE, continuing its global growth with strong local franchise partners.
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June 13, 2025
Taiwan’s Bafang Dumpling Steps Up US Rollout
Taiwan’s Bafang Dumpling plans to open new stores in Texas and launch a U.S. HQ, advancing its international expansion despite trade tensions.
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June 13, 2025
Gong cha Expands to Ecuador and Colombia, Strengthening Presence in Latin America
Gong cha expands into Ecuador and Colombia, bringing premium bubble tea and modern formats to Latin America through strong local franchise partnerships.
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June 12, 2025
Jumbo brings Beijing’s famous Siji Minfu Peking duck chain to Singapore
Beijing’s Siji Minfu Peking duck chain is making its international debut in Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa, in partnership with Jumbo.
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June 11, 2025
Jollibee ramps up expansion with Norang Tongdak, Compose Coffee acquisition
Jollibee eyes Korean market with planned Norang Tongdak buy after acquiring Compose Coffee, signaling major expansion in Asia’s F&B sector.
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June 11, 2025
Indian Leggings Brand Go Colors Has International Debut In Dubai
Go Colors debuts internationally with a new store in Dubai’s Silicon Central Mall, in partnership with UAE’s Apparel Group.
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June 9, 2025
Little Caesars launches in India
Little Caesars opens in Delhi NCR, India, introducing a localized menu and marking its expansion into the brand’s 30th country with Harnessing Harvest.
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June 5, 2025
Fazoli’s makes Canadian debut
Fazoli’s opens its first international location in Calgary, Alberta, in partnership with Briwin Restaurants Inc., launching a 25-unit expansion in Canada.
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June 5, 2025
Krave debuts Abu Dhabi location at Al Qana
Krave opens at Al Qana in Abu Dhabi with a special "Blue Sky" smoothie, offering all-day health-focused dining with global flavors and delivery options.
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June 4, 2025
Galadari Brothers brings Jimmy John’s to Dubai in regional debut
Galadari Brothers and Jimmy John’s debut in Dubai with four new restaurants, offering US fan favorites and fresh sandwiches in the Middle East for the first time.
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June 4, 2025
BonBird opens first restaurant in Abu Dhabi
BonBird opens its first Abu Dhabi restaurant at Gardens Plaza, expanding its fresh, spicy chicken concept after launches in Oman, Qatar, Pakistan, and Dubai.
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May 29, 2025
Slim Chickens CEO: Gen Z, AI driving industry change
Gen Z’s snacking habits and AI drive-thru tech are changing the game—Slim Chickens CEO Tom Gordon shares how the brand is adapting and scaling fast.
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May 27, 2025
Korean fast food chain Lotteria eyes Philippines expansion
Korean fast food giant Lotteria plans to open 30 restaurants in the Philippines, aiming to boost local sourcing, franchising, and tech-driven retail.
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