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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...

Indian Restaurant Congress Goes Global with London Debut During India Week 2026

The Indian restaurant and hospitality industry is set for a major international milestone as the Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards makes its global debut...

Greek Retail Giant Jumbo S.A. Signs Mega Eurasia Expansion Pact With BALFIN

Greek retail giant Jumbo S.A. has announced a major franchise-led expansion across Eurasia after signing a new agreement with BALFIN Group to develop the...

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Chaiiwala Taps Compass Group for Wider UK Expansion

The partnership opens a new growth channel for the...

From Employee to Entrepreneur: Franchising Opens the Door to Business Ownership

Moving from a salaried job to running a business...

The Big Table Group Surpasses £356K in Charity Fundraising

The UK hospitality group has extended its partnership with...

Oriental Kopi Expands Overseas with Indonesia and Mauritius Deals

Oriental Kopi adds Indonesia and Mauritius to its overseas...
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