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KFC Adds New York Restaurant as Adil Group Pushes UK Expansion
KFC has opened a new drive-thru restaurant at Monks Cross Shopping Park in York, UK, adding another location to its UK network as the...
Masan Tests New WiN ON Format in Vietnam’s Convenience Retail Race
Masan Group pilots six WiN ON convenience stores in Vietnam, testing a food-led retail format as WinCommerce accelerates expansion and explores new growth opportunities.
Vietnamese...
Chow Tai Fook Targets Global Growth, Eyes Middle East Market Entry
Chow Tai Fook forecasts near-doubling first-half profit as overseas sales rise and the jewellery retailer targets 100-plus international stores by FY2030.
Hong Kong-based jewellery retailer...
Fireaway Bets on Open Kitchens to Drive Its Next Growth Phase
The UK pizza franchise is introducing a redesigned store concept centred on visible food preparation as it develops its restaurant format for the next...
True Palate Eyes Gulf Expansion with Rs 40 Crore Investment Plan
The Indian hospitality group plans to invest up to Rs 40 crore and expand to 50 outlets by 2030, with franchising set to play...
Taco Bell Locks In PepsiCo Through 2036 as KFC Switches to Coca-Cola
Taco Bell has secured an 11-year extension of its PepsiCo partnership, preserving a major beverage alliance across its US business and selected international markets...
Chopstix Opens in Maidstone, Extending UK Franchise Network
The Maidstone opening strengthens the Asian quick-service restaurant brand’s presence in southeast England as multi-site franchise operator RTL Enterprises accelerates its expansion.
UK-based Asian quick-service...
PrimoHoagies Adds Seven Franchisees, Targets Multi-Unit Growth
US sandwich chain PrimoHoagies has added seven franchisees in 2026, expanding its network through new restaurant openings, acquisitions and family-led ownership transitions as it...
Primark Enters Qatar Through Alshaya Partnership, Plans Second Store for 2027
The 52,000-square-foot flagship marks Primark’s 21st international market, with a second Qatar store planned for 2027 as the retailer accelerates its GCC expansion through...
RUFF Golf Signs 10-Venue Master Franchise Deal for Scotland
Swedish indoor golf brand RUFF Golf has signed a 10-year master franchise agreement with Targe Environmental Consulting Ltd to develop 10 venues across Scotland.
RUFF...
South Korea’s QooQoo Partners with Vincom Retail for Vietnam Expansion
The Korean buffet operator, which has around 90 franchised restaurants in its home market, is exploring opportunities to enter Vietnam through Vincom Retail’s shopping...
Pablo’s Secures First Franchise Deal, Targets 11 UK Sites
The Northeast founded breakfast and bao brand will make its London debut at BLOODsports in Covent Garden as it accelerates franchise-led expansion across the...
Wyndham, Sugee Unveil World’s First Vienna House Residences
Wyndham extends its European lifestyle brand into branded residences through a partnership with Sugee Group, marking Vienna House’s Middle East debut on Al Marjan...
ActionCOACH UK Retains Five-Star Franchise Satisfaction Rating for 14th Year
ActionCOACH UK’s franchise satisfaction score rises to 84% in 2026, as it and TaxAssist become the only two UK brands to maintain an uninterrupted...
Coolabi Rebrands as Four Trees Media in Global Growth Push
The UK-based entertainment group is unifying its publishing, gaming, television and licensing operations as it looks to turn established children's properties into international, multi-platform...
