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Layne’s Chicken Fingers Accelerates U.S. Expansion Push

Layne’s Chicken Fingers, a Texas born restaurant chain known for its chicken tender focused menu, is stepping up its expansion efforts as demand for...

Juice It Up! Strengthens U.S. Expansion with Texas Multi-Unit Deal

U.S. smoothie and juice chain Juice It Up! is expanding its footprint in Texas after an experienced franchisee signed a four-unit development agreement to...

Mike’s Red Tacos Signs 15 Unit Franchise Deal for Minnesota Expansion

Restaurant operator Michael McGuire has signed a 15 unit franchise agreement with fast growing taco brand Mike's Red Tacos to expand the concept across...

Hugo Boss Ends Year on Stronger Note Despite Asia Sales Decline

German fashion brand Hugo Boss reported modest growth in its latest fiscal year, as weaker demand in China affected its performance in Asia. The company...

The Sports Bra Scores Investment from WNBA Champion Renee Montgomery

Women’s sports bar concept The Sports Bra has secured investment from two-time Women's National Basketball Association champion Renee Montgomery as the brand accelerates its...

Mr DIY Targets Further Growth After Hitting 1,000 Stores in Thailand

Asia’s largest home improvement retailer Mr DIY is accelerating its expansion in Thailand after surpassing 1,000 stores nationwide. The Malaysian-founded company first entered Thailand...

Burger King Taps Mojo Supermarket and Praytell After Viral Whopper Moment

Burger King has named Mojo Supermarket as its U.S. social agency of record and Praytell as its public relations agency, signalling a renewed focus...

Jimmy John’s Names CMO Darin Dugan as Brand President in Major Leadership Shakeup

Jimmy John’s Franchise, LLC has appointed Darin Dugan as its new Brand President, marking a significant leadership transition at the rapidly expanding sandwich brand....

Nestlé Enters At-Home Sauces Market with Chef Inspired Minor’s Kitchen

Nestlé USA has entered the U.S. at home condiments market with the launch of Minor’s Kitchen, a chef‑inspired sauce brand marking its first major...

LEGO Outpaces Toy Industry with Strong 2025 Sales and Expanding Global Store Network

The LEGO Group continued its strong growth streak in 2025, reporting higher sales and profits while expanding its global retail footprint, reinforcing its position...

Gong cha Acquires 170 US Stores from Master Franchisee to Strengthen Network

Bubble tea chain Gong cha has acquired 170 stores in the United States from its master franchisee Gong Cha Global North America as the...

Primark Steps Out of the Shadows with U.S. Expansion and New York Flagship Plan

Value fashion retailer ‘Primark’ is entering a new phase of global growth as it looks to increase brand visibility, expand its footprint in the...

McDonald’s Singapore Hosts Community Buka Puasa to Celebrate Ramadan

McDonald’s Singapore brought the community together during Ramadan with a special Buka Puasa gathering, welcoming nearly 200 guests, including families from the ComLink+ programme...

CHAGEE Expands Across Asia-Pacific, Tapping Morning Tea Trends

Chinese premium tea chain CHAGEE is accelerating its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on high-profile retail locations and growing consumer interest in morning...

Genki Acquires Sushi Sushi to Expand Takeaway Globally

Japan’s Genki Global Dining Concepts is pivoting its international growth strategy toward takeaway-focused formats, betting that grab-and-go sushi will drive its next phase of...

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Jersey Mike’s Appoints Satnam Leihal as UK CEO

Jersey Mike’s is strengthening its UK leadership team ahead...

Reborn Coffee Strikes Visvita Deal to Scale Franchise Supply

Reborn Coffee has entered into a strategic Memorandum of...

Zambrero Apponts London Development Team for 36-Site UK Push

Australian Mexican quick-service restaurant franchise Zambrero has appointed Charles...

Jollibee Sells Highlands Coffee Stake as VTI Takes 51% Control

Jollibee Foods Corporation is selling an 11% stake in...
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