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Benetton Exits UK High Street as Oxford Street Flagship Closes
The Italian fashion retailer has closed its final UK physical store, ending its standalone high-street presence as it prioritises financial recovery and restructures its...
Tropical Smoothie Café Taps Aurify Kingstar for 40-Unit Northeast Expansion
The franchise development agreement will cover New York and western Connecticut, with the first café expected to open in early 2027.
Tropical Smoothie Café has...
From Career Change to Franchise Owner: The 100-Day Roadmap
By Liam Hobbs, Managing Director, More Than Loft Ladders
January is traditionally the time when people consider a career change, explore new opportunities and resolve...
Black Sheep Coffee Brews Its First Profitable Year as Franchise Growth Accelerates
The UK coffee chain posts around $1 million in positive EBITDA for FY2025 as new franchise agreements secure at least 39 additional stores across...
Phoenix Hospitality Group Names Manish Ahluwalia CEO for Global Push
The UAE-based hospitality group plans to expand across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and South-West Asia, with franchising and strategic partnerships among its growth...
Bacha Coffee Expands Across Asia, Enters Philippines with Two Outlets
The Moroccan luxury coffee brand has opened its first two locations in Metro Manila while expanding in Shanghai and Taipei, strengthening its international retail...
Nolte Küchen Signs Nine Franchise Partners, Targets 100 UK Showrooms
German kitchen brand Nolte Küchen is targeting up to 100 franchise showrooms across the UK, with Managing Director Chris Rushby outlining plans to open...
Harlem Shake Signs 75-Unit Master Franchise Agreement for India
The New York burger and shake brand is targeting a 75-restaurant rollout in India, extending its franchise-led growth strategy into a new international market.
New...
Caprinos Pizza Lands 30-Store Saudi Deal in Middle East Debut
UK-based Caprinos Pizza is entering the Middle East with a five-year franchise development agreement for at least 30 restaurants in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Province,...
MINISO Takes Over HMV’s Oxford Street Site for First UK MINISO LAND
The 19,000 sq ft store will bring MINISO’s immersive, character-led retail concept to London, strengthening the Chinese retailer’s UK presence and global expansion strategy.
Chinese...
CP Axtra Taps Minor Food to Expand Five Restaurant Brands Across Thailand
Thailand’s CP Axtra is introducing Dairy Queen, Swensen’s, GAGA, Bonchon and The Steak & More across selected Makro and Lotus’s locations through a corporate...
Yum China Targets 10 Lavazza Cafés in Hong Kong as Expansion Accelerates
The Italian coffee brand has opened its fifth Hong Kong outlet, building on its joint venture with Yum China to expand its presence across...
Marrybrown Steps Up Franchise Expansion with 30 New Outlets and Cambodia Entry
Marrybrown plans 30 new Malaysian outlets by 2027 and a Cambodia debut in November 2026, strengthening its international franchise network and targeting further growth...
Five Iron Golf Makes Qatar Debut with Doha Venue Set for 2027
The indoor golf and entertainment brand will open an 800-square-metre venue at InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa, extending its Middle East presence through a...
UNO Pizzeria & Grill Plots 75-Outlet India Expansion Over 10 Years
The Chicago-born pizza chain is pursuing franchise-led growth through a master franchise partnership with FranGlobal Group, with plans to establish a wider presence across...
