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Eternal Beauty Bets Big on China with New Store Openings Across Key Cities
Hong Kong-listed fragrance and beauty group Eternal Beauty Holdings is ramping up its expansion in mainland China with the launch of four new retail...
Private Equity Firms Brew Up $2 Billion Bid for Bubble Tea Brand Gong Cha
Global bubble tea chain Gong Cha has emerged as one of the hottest consumer brand deals in Asia, with private equity firms including Bain...
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls Debuts Food Truck as Brand Eyes Wider Expansion
US-based Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls has launched its first-ever food truck as the seafood fast-casual chain looks to expand brand visibility and explore flexible...
Co-op Pushes Ahead With 24-Store UK Rollout and Franchise Growth
Co-op is set to open and refurbish 24 food stores across the UK by the end of June 2026 as the retailer accelerates investment...
JETSET Pilates to Launch First UK Studio in Shoreditch as Global Expansion Accelerates
US-based boutique fitness brand JETSET Pilates is set to enter the UK market with the opening of its first London studio in Shoreditch this...
Love, Bonito Targets Middle East Growth After Cutting Losses
Singapore-based womenswear retailer Love, Bonito is doubling down on long-term expansion plans in the Middle East after trimming losses and achieving EBITDA break-even through...
Dunkin’ Owner Inspire Brands Files for IPO, Targets Wall Street Return
Inspire Brands, the parent company of Dunkin’, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, paving the way for the...
Marks & Spencer Acquires Lichfield Facility to Scale E-Commerce Operations
British retailer Marks & Spencer has agreed a conditional deal to acquire a fully automated 437,000-square-foot fashion distribution centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire, as the...
Dave’s Hot Chicken Expands into Nashville Market with New Tennessee Openings
Los Angeles-founded fast-casual chain Dave’s Hot Chicken is expanding deeper into Tennessee with new restaurants planned for the Nashville metro area, including a Madison...
Wendy’s Unveils Massive China Growth Push With 1,000 New Restaurants
Wendy’s plans to open up to 1,000 restaurants across China over the next decade under a newly signed franchise agreement, marking the largest development...
Dine Brands Bets Big on Dual-Brand Growth, Targets 80 Applebee’s-IHOP Units
Dine Brands Global is accelerating its restaurant expansion strategy with a sharp increase in new unit openings, dual-branded restaurant development and relocation-led growth across...
Pizza Hut Singapore Marketing Director Jayss Rajoo Resigns Amid Brand Revamp
Pizza Hut Singapore’s Director of Marketing and Food Innovation, Jayss Rajoo, is set to step down from her role, marking a key leadership change...
IRO Sushi Expands Across UK as Fresh-Made Sushi Drives Fast-Food Shift
UK-based sushi chain IRO Sushi is strengthening its position in the country’s fast-growing quick-service restaurant market, as the brand pushes ahead with expansion plans...
J.I.M Expands Globally, Targets 100 UK Fitness Studios
Australian infrared fitness franchise Joy in Movement, also known as JIM, has signed a major franchise agreement to enter the UK market, with plans...
GymNation Expands HYROX-Focused Fitness Ecosystem Across Middle East
Middle East fitness operator GymNation is accelerating its HYROX-led expansion strategy across the GCC with new competitive training formats, race simulations and performance-focused fitness...
