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Yolk Brands Expands GCC Footprint with Pickl’s Oman Debut
Dubai-born burger brand Pickl has entered Oman with the opening of its first outlet at Souq Al Madina in Muscat, marking another major regional...
Little Caesars Makes Malaysia Debut, Plans Aggressive Rollout Across the Country
US-based pizza giant Little Caesars has entered the Malaysian market with plans for a wider nationwide rollout, marking another major step in the brand’s...
Malaysia Bets Big on Franchising as Growth Driver; McDonald’s Accelerates Nationwide Expansion
Malaysia is strengthening its position as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing franchise markets, with government leaders and industry stakeholders increasingly backing franchising as a...
Dolphin Bakery Strengthens UAE Food Supply With 3,000-Store Network
Ajman-based Dolphin Bakery has strengthened its position in the UAE’s evolving food security ecosystem by operating a fully localised bakery production and distribution network...
UK Facial Fitness Brand FACEGYM Enters India via Tira, Eyes Multi-City Expansion
UK-based facial fitness and skincare brand FACEGYM has entered India through a partnership with Tira, opening its first India shop-in-shop in Mumbai, with Delhi,...
FAT Brands to Be Dismantled in Nearly $1 Billion Multi-Buyer Sale
Restaurant franchisor FAT Brands is set to be split and sold to multiple buyers in a series of court-approved transactions valued at nearly $1...
Yum China Targets 600 Kpro Outlets After Crossing 300 Locations
Yum China is accelerating the expansion of its healthy-meal concept Kpro after the brand crossed the 300-store milestone across China, signalling the company’s growing...
FACEGYM Targets 28 UK Studios in Franchise-Led Growth Push
UK-based facial fitness and skincare brand FACEGYM is accelerating its expansion strategy with the adoption of a franchise model that aims to open 28...
Banana Republic Brings Back Retail Veteran Donald Kohler as CEO
Gap Inc. has appointed Donald Kohler as Global Brand President and Chief Executive Officer of Banana Republic, marking a major leadership move as the...
UK Bakery Chain Bread Ahead Makes Asia Debut With Thailand Launch
London-born bakery brand Bread Ahead is entering Asia, with its first regional outlet set to open on 30 May 2026 at Bangkok’s iconic Siam...
Claire’s Taps Centric Brands to Expand Across 7,000 Retail Locations
Teen accessories retailer Claire’s is accelerating its asset-light expansion strategy through a new exclusive licensing partnership with Centric Brands, a move that will scale...
MINISO Opens First Shanghai Gallery, Accelerates Global IP Retail Push
Global lifestyle retailer MINISO has launched its first-ever MINISO Gallery in Shanghai, underscoring the company’s aggressive push into IP-led experiential retail as it scales...
GymNation Secures $100M BlackRock-HPS Credit Deal for GCC, Asia Expansion
Middle East fitness chain GymNation has secured a $100 million private credit facility from funds managed by HPS Investment Partners, part of BlackRock, in...
Ajmal Ramps Up India Presence with Aggressive Tier II & III Expansion
Dubai-headquartered fragrance giant Ajmal has accelerated its India retail expansion with a fresh wave of store launches across Tier II and Tier III cities,...
Chow Tai Fook Opens First Global Flagship, Elevates Luxury Retail Playbook
Hong Kong-based jewellery giant Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group has unveiled its first global flagship store in Tsim Sha Tsui, marking a major milestone...
