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Esperto Hospitality Acquires Daddy’s Chicken Shack, Eyes New Jersey Relaunch
Daddy’s Chicken Shack has been acquired by New Jersey-based Esperto Hospitality Group, which plans to relaunch the fast-casual chicken brand and open its first...
SpudBros Express Taps SUR Group for Scotland Rollout
Viral jacket potato brand SpudBros Express has signed a major expansion agreement to enter Scotland, with its first Scottish outlet scheduled to open on...
Greggs Returns Overseas with Tenerife Airport Launch After 18-Year Hiatus
British bakery giant Greggs is taking its first step back into international expansion after nearly two decades, with the launch of a new outlet...
Zambrero Expands UK Footprint with First-Ever Hampshire Location
Zambrero, the fast-growing modern Mexican restaurant franchise, has strengthened its UK presence with the opening of a new restaurant at Festival Place in Basingstoke,...
&pizza Signs Master Franchise Agreement for India, Targets Northern Market Growth
Washington D.C. based fast-casual pizza chain &pizza has signed its first-ever international franchise agreement, marking a major milestone in its global growth strategy with...
Yum Brands Eyes Pizza Hut Exit, Enters Exclusive Negotiations with LongRange Capital
Yum! Brands has entered exclusive negotiations with private-equity firm LongRange Capital over a potential sale of Pizza Hut, as the restaurant giant continues a...
T.I.M. Motors UK Joins Suzuki Network with New Nottingham Franchise
Family-run dealer group T.I.M. UK Motors has joined the UK retail network of Suzuki GB, taking on the Suzuki franchise in Nottingham as the...
Accor Crosses 150 Franchise Hotels in Pacific, Strengthens Australia-New Zealand Expansion Push
French hospitality giant Accor has surpassed 150 franchise hotels across Australia and New Zealand, marking a major milestone in its Pacific growth strategy as...
WOWorks Appoints Franchise Veteran James Walker, Promotes Nolan Woods to COO
As it ramps up franchise growth nationwide, WOWorks has named former Subway executive James Walker as Chief Growth Officer while elevating longtime company leader...
Dog Haus Signs 50-Unit Franchise Deal, Appoints Veteran Operators as it Targets 1,500 Locations
Fast-casual hot dog and burger chain Dog Haus has signed a major 50-unit franchise development agreement while simultaneously strengthening its executive leadership team, as...
MINISO Sales Soar 28.5 Percent as Global Footprint Surpasses 8,500 Stores
China-based lifestyle retailer MINISO reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results, with all major business segments posting robust growth as the company continued to benefit from...
Tijuana Flats Relaunches Franchising as Tex-Mex Brand Targets Comeback
Tijuana Flats is accelerating its franchising ambitions once again as the Florida-born Tex-Mex chain looks to rebuild momentum following a turbulent period that included...
The Great Greek Signs Landmark Caribbean Franchise Deal with Beharry Group
Mediterranean fast-casual brand The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is accelerating its international expansion with a landmark master franchise agreement across the Caribbean, partnering with...
Kitchen Makeovers Strengthens UK Expansion with Two New Franchise Launches
UK-based home improvement franchise ‘Kitchen Makeovers’ has expanded its growing network with the addition of two new franchisees, as professionals from different industries continue...
Basking Babies Founder Carla Davison Wins Double Honours at 2026 EWiF Awards
Basking Babies founder Carla Davison has secured two of the franchising sector’s top accolades after being named both Woman Franchisor of the Year and...
