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Ole & Steen Steps Up London Expansion With New St Paul’s Site
Danish bakery and coffee house brand Ole & Steen is set to open a new location at 141 Cheapside in St Paul’s, London, in...
Mothercare Faces Solvency Uncertainty as Middle East Stores Face Closures
British baby and maternity retailer Mothercare has warned that its future is “highly uncertain” after its largest Middle East franchise partner indicated plans to...
Duck & Dry Eyes 60 UK Salons as Franchise Expansion Accelerates
London-based blow-dry brand Duck & Dry is targeting up to 60 locations across the UK over the next five years, combining franchised and company-owned...
Papa Johns UK Franchise Family Expands into Second Generation
Papa Johns UK franchise partner Jaswinder Singh Chatha has retired after 29 years in the franchise industry, handing his 19-store operation across London and...
Jollibee Partners With DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ for Global Movie Tie-In
Jollibee has partnered with DreamWorks Animation for the theatrical release of Forgotten Island, bringing the Filipino-founded restaurant brand into a global entertainment collaboration built...
Moe’s Casa Mexicana Opens Standalone Outlet in South Delhi, Eyes 100 Stores in India
Moe’s Casa Mexicana has strengthened its presence in the Indian market with the opening of a new standalone outlet at Anupam Market, Saket, near...
Hikiniku To Come Opens Second Philippines Store, Eyes Further Growth
Japan’s Hikiniku To Come is stepping up its Philippines expansion, opening its second location in the country as the Japanese hamburg steak concept builds...
Starbucks weighs $3B stake sale in Japan business
Starbucks is considering selling a majority stake in its Japan business in a deal that could value the operation at about $3 billion, according...
Superior Tire & Auto Restarts Franchise Growth After 15-Year Pause
Superior Tire & Auto has added its first new franchise location in more than 15 years, transitioning its corporate-operated facility at 395A Danforth Road...
UFG Signs 148 Franchise Deals, Opens 105 Locations Across 15 Countries
United Franchise Group (UFG) reported strong franchise expansion in the first half of 2026, signing 148 individual franchise agreements and opening 105 new locations...
Happy Belly’s Ghost Taco Deal Sets Stage for 100-Unit Canadian Franchise Push
Happy Belly Food Group has completed the acquisition of a 50% interest in Canadian fast-casual restaurant brand Ghost Taco, setting the stage for a...
Temi Tea Targets Global Markets with Franchise Expansion Plans
Sikkim’s Temi Tea is preparing for a wider international push, with Japan, Germany, the US and South Korea identified as key markets as the...
Monkey Puzzle Taps Clinical Psychology Expertise for New ‘Understanding Your Child’ Campaign
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries has launched a new ‘Understanding Your Child’ campaign, partnering with clinical psychologist Dr Morvwen Duncan to give parents expert-led guidance...
Cinnabon Signs Germany Franchise Deal, Targets October Debut
Cinnabon is set to enter Germany, with the U.S.-born bakery franchise preparing to open its first German location in October 2026. The launch will...
GoTo Foods Names McDonald’s Veteran Lucy Brady as Jamba President
GoTo Foods has appointed Lucy Brady as president of Jamba, bringing a former McDonald’s senior executive to the smoothie and beverage brand as it...
