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H&H Bagels Delivers 900 Orders on Day One Without Stockouts
H&H Bagels, a New York-origin brand known for its traditional kettle-boiled bagels, processed more than 900 orders on the opening day of its Pinecrest,...
DFI Retail, CK Hutchison Explore Hong Kong Supermarket Mega Merger
DFI Retail Group and CK Hutchison Holdings are in discussions to merge their supermarket operations in Hong Kong, a move that could significantly reshape...
fit20 Strengthens UK Presence with New Kingston Opening
Fitness franchise fit20 has expanded its presence in West London with the opening of a new studio in Kingston upon Thames, marking the third...
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Hit by Soft Demand, Profit Falls
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. (SPAVI), the parent company of Potato Corner, reported a 20% decline in core net income for FY2025, as softer...
Korea Regulator Clears Jollibee’s Shabu All Day Takeover
South Korea’s antitrust body has approved the acquisition of local buffet hot pot chain Shabu All Day by a subsidiary of Jollibee Foods Corporation,...
Zambrero Eyes Rapid UK Scale-Up with Strategic Agent Appointments
Australian-born Mexican QSR chain Zambrero has appointed a trio of experienced development agents to fast-track its UK expansion, signalling a sharper push into regional...
Walfinch Launches Brentwood Franchise, Strengthens UK Growth Push
UK-based home care franchise Walfinch has expanded its network with the launch of a new franchise operation in Brentwood and Chelmsford, marking another step...
Sky Zone Franchise Momentum Builds as Franchisee Plans Double-Digit Growth
Sky Zone, one of the world’s leading indoor active entertainment franchise brands and a pioneer of the trampoline park concept, is seeing strong momentum...
Pizza Hut, Papa John’s Edge Closer to Going Private Amid Mounting Pressures
Two of the world’s most recognisable pizza chains, Pizza Hut and Papa John's, are moving closer to potential take-private deals, signalling a significant shift...
RNR Tire Express Forms DX3 Brands, Adds ‘Eatertainment’ Concept Gigglewaters
RNR Tire Express has unveiled DX3 Brands, a new multi-brand franchisor platform that marks a structural shift from a single-brand system to a broader...
Starbucks Pilots ChatGPT Integration for Personalised Ordering Journey
Starbucks has introduced a new beta experience within ChatGPT that allows customers to discover beverages conversationally and begin their orders directly from the chat...
Puma Names James Carnes SVP, Creative Direction Amid Brand Push
Puma has appointed James Carnes as Senior Vice President, Creative Direction, marking a newly created leadership role as the German sportswear brand looks to...
Bath & Body Works Pulls Back on Laundry Push as CEO Pivots to Core Categories
Bath & Body Works is scaling back its recently introduced laundry category as part of a broader strategy reset, with CEO Daniel Heaf signalling...
Marco’s Pizza Locks 12-Unit Franchise Deal in Southern California
A major multi-unit expansion is underway at Marco's Pizza, as an existing franchisee has committed to a 12-unit development agreement, strengthening the brand’s footprint...
7-Eleven to Close 645 North America Stores in Strategic Network Reset
Convenience retail major 7-Eleven is set to close hundreds of outlets across North America in 2026, as parent Seven & i Holdings moves ahead...
