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Stagecoach Partners with Parkdean Resorts to Reach Millions of UK Families
New collaboration to introduce thousands of families to performing arts while supporting franchise growth across the UK
Stagecoach Performing Arts has announced an exclusive new...
KFC Franchise Partner FPG Acquires 17 Restaurants, Doubles UK Footprint
KFC UK & Ireland and franchise partner FPG Foods have agreed a deal that will see the South African restaurant operator acquire 17 KFC...
Yum China to Buy Pizza Hut China for $1.2 Billion in Landmark Brand Takeover
Yum China Holdings has agreed to acquire full ownership of the Pizza Hut brand and business in Mainland China from Yum! Brands for approximately...
Kaspa’s Desserts Closes Swindon Franchise Amid Growing UK Hospitality Pressures
The closure of Kaspa’s Desserts’ Swindon outlet has highlighted the mounting challenges facing hospitality franchise operators across the UK, as rising labour, tax and...
Joe & The Juice Eyes New Florida Opening as 100-Store U.S. Growth Plan Accelerates
Global juice and coffee chain Joe & The Juice is continuing its aggressive U.S. growth strategy with plans for a new location in Fort...
Petpals Marks 25 Years of Franchising with Nationwide Community Giving Campaign
UK pet-care franchise celebrates silver anniversary by giving back to local communities and charities
Petpals, the UK’s longest-established multi-service pet-care franchise, is marking its 25th...
Tims China Appoints Consumer Industry Veteran Kwok Wah Cheung as CEO
Leadership transition at the Tim Hortons master franchise operator in China comes as the network surpasses 1,000 stores across 93 cities
TH International Limited (Tims...
Aloft by Marriott Opens UK Flagship in Manchester, Marking Brand’s Largest Hotel in Europe
358-room Deansgate property strengthens Marriott’s lifestyle hotel footprint as Aloft accelerates growth across Europe
Marriott International has opened Aloft by Marriott Manchester City Centre, the...
Unleashed Brands Rehires Franchise Growth Veteran James Franks as Chief Franchise Officer
Unleashed Brands, one of the world's largest youth enrichment franchise platforms, has appointed James Franks as its new Chief Franchise Officer, bringing back a...
Chariot Capital Acquires Laser Clinics UK, Betting on Aesthetics Franchise Growth
Private equity firm backs standalone growth strategy for one of the UK’s largest clinician-led aesthetics franchise networks, with plans to expand clinics, technology, and...
Creams Cafe Cracks U.S. Market with Arizona Franchise Deal, First Scottsdale Outlet Set for 2027
UK dessert chain signs landmark agreement with Cornerstone Capital as it accelerates international franchise expansion
UK dessert franchise Creams Cafe has secured its first-ever franchise...
Dan Archer’s TEDx Talk Boosts Visiting Angels’ Franchise Visibility Worldwide
'Technology Should Make Us More Human' becomes the fourth most-watched TEDx Talk globally in May 2026, reinforcing Visiting Angels' people-first care philosophy
Visiting Angels is...
Greensleeves Franchisees Expand with Third Territory After Years of Strong Growth
Greensleeves Lawn Care franchisees Jamie and Lesley Clark have expanded their footprint within the network by acquiring a third franchise territory, reinforcing their long-term...
Starbucks Eyes Stake Sale in Japan Business
Coffee giant explores strategic options for one of its largest international markets, with the unit reportedly valued at up to ¥500 billion.
Starbucks is exploring...
Pret A Manger Pulls Plug on Landmark U.S. Franchise Deal with Dallas International
Strategic reset comes despite ambitious plans to accelerate U.S. growth through the franchise-led joint venture announced in 2023
Pret A Manger has ended its franchise...
