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Lacoste Enters Café Business, Makes South Korea Debut
Lacoste takes its first step into South Korea's café market, extending its fashion and lifestyle identity into hospitality with its Seoul flagship launch.
French fashion...
TamJai Marks 30 Years with Upgraded Hong Kong Flagship
The upgraded flagship introduces an open-kitchen concept and expanded menu as parent company Tam Jai International develops its restaurant portfolio across Asia-Pacific through company-operated,...
Caffè Nero Taps Tata’s Trent for India Debut and Expansion
British coffee chain makes its 12th market entry, with Mumbai selected for its first location and further expansion planned through Trent’s retail network.
British coffeehouse...
Slim Chickens Brings Back Big Sleigh for UK Christmas 2026
The chicken chain launches a festive menu featuring a new Baileys Hard Shake, gravy pots and a giveaway of 100 free sandwiches.
UK restaurant chain...
Monkey Puzzle Takes UK Network to 80 with Four New Nursery Openings
The UK nursery franchise network added four locations between August and October, taking its nationwide footprint to 80 settings, while an existing franchisee expanded...
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Secures France Master Franchise Renewal
DPE secures continuity of its French master franchise operations, overseeing a network of 453 Domino’s restaurants, including 439 franchised outlets.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (DPE),...
Yum! Ends Encanto Franchise Deal, Shuts KFC and Taco Bell Across Puerto Rico
All KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Puerto Rico have temporarily closed after Yum! Brands ended its franchise relationship with local operator Encanto Restaurants,...
Wendy’s Faces $1.4bn Takeover Bid as Nelson Peltz-Led Group Targets Private Ownership
The proposed acquisition involves Trian Partners, Flynn Group, BlueFive Capital and Sixth Street Partners, with a $7.35-per-share cash offer coming as the hamburger chain...
Papa Johns, PJP Target 400+ Restaurants Across Middle East by 2036
The 10-year development agreement with PJP Investments Group adds Iraq to the partnership, with the first restaurants planned for 2027.
Papa Johns has extended its...
CCI Clears Devyani-Sapphire Merger, Uniting KFC and Pizza Hut Franchise Operations in India
The merger will consolidate two of Yum! Brands’ largest franchise operators in India, creating a unified platform for KFC and Pizza Hut with more...
Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants as Franchise Expansion Accelerates
Chicken Salad Chick accelerates its US franchise expansion after crossing 350 restaurants, with nearly 350 more locations in its development pipeline.
US-based fast-casual restaurant chain...
China’s Cotti Coffee Targets UK Growth Through Franchise Partners
China’s fast-growing coffee chain is opening its UK network to franchise partners, targeting nationwide expansion as it builds on seven London outlets and prepares...
Pret Accelerates UK Franchise Expansion with Eighth Roadchef Opening
The latest opening takes Pret’s motorway network to eight locations, with six launched in 2026 and three more planned as the coffee chain accelerates...
Mokas Coffee Builds 15-Unit Franchise Pipeline Across Kansas and Missouri
Backed by JRI Hospitality, the world's largest Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchisee, the Kansas-based coffee chain is expanding through multi-unit franchise agreements as...
AES Becomes World’s Largest Arby’s Franchisee with 362 Restaurants
The Indiana-based operator adds 23 restaurants in Tennessee, strengthening its position in Arby's US franchise network following a series of major acquisitions.
AES Restaurant Group...
