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KFC Switches to Coca-Cola in US, Keeps PepsiCo Partnership Overseas
KFC will transition approximately 3,600 US restaurants to Coca-Cola beverages from January 2027, ending a nearly 40-year partnership with PepsiCo while retaining existing beverage...
Fix Auto UK Reaches 150 Repair Centres with New Franchise Investment
Fix Auto UK reaches 150 repair centres as founding franchise partners Stephen and Sam Smith expand their portfolio to five sites with a new...
Picard Enters 150+ Sainsbury’s Stores in UK Expansion Push
The French frozen-food specialist will introduce five bakery and pastry products across more than 150 Sainsbury’s stores from 26 October, expanding its UK distribution...
Marie Blachère Targets UK Market, Seeks Franchise Partners
The French bakery chain, which operates more than 850 bakeries, is targeting the UK as part of its international franchising strategy.
French bakery chain, Marie...
PBV Acquires Bunify, Targets Franchise Expansion and 10 Dark Kitchens
The acquisition strengthens PBV Group’s multi-brand QSR portfolio as it plans new franchised restaurants, a company-owned outlet and 10 dark kitchens for Bunify by...
Coldwell Banker Enters South Korea with Dual Master Franchise Deals
Coldwell Banker has entered South Korea through two master franchises, strengthening its international real estate network with residential and commercial property services led by...
Big Caring Targets Pharmacy Growth With 668 Stores Ahead of IPO
The operator of BIG Pharmacy and CARiNG Pharmacy is preparing for a major Malaysian listing as store expansion, acquisitions and distribution investment drive its...
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to Enter Canada in 2027 Through Five-Unit Franchise Agreement
Hawaii-born L&L Hawaiian Barbecue will enter Canada in 2027 through a five-unit franchise deal, with Edmonton set to host its first restaurant.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue,...
Accor Launches greet in UK, Expanding Its Franchise Hotel Portfolio
Accor brings its economy hotel brand greet to the UK through a franchise agreement, converting an existing 119-room property in Harlow, Essex.
Accor has launched...
Papa Johns Rolls Out Employee Super App Across Middle East Markets
The partnership with Blink will connect 1,300 employees across Papa Johns’ Middle East operations through a single mobile-first platform, supporting workforce engagement as the...
Costa Coffee Steps Up UK Growth With 40 More Drive-Thrus
Costa Coffee is expanding its UK drive-thru network while investing in store refurbishments and new partnerships to strengthen its presence across the country.
Costa Coffee...
Taco Bell Franchisee Campana Targets 50 UK Sites by 2029
Backed by a £20 million investment programme, Campana plans to accelerate Taco Bell’s expansion across Wales, the South-West and the Midlands, creating approximately 600...
DPC Dash’s Domino’s Pizza China Adds 319 Stores in Nine Months, Targets 350 in 2026
DPC Dash expands to 1,634 outlets across 87 cities, targeting approximately 350 net new stores in 2026.
Domino’s Pizza China added 319 net new stores...
The Adil Group Adds 22 KFC Restaurants, Targets 20% Growth
The latest acquisition expands the group's presence into North-West England, taking its KFC portfolio to 135 restaurants as it targets nearly 20% business growth...
BuyBuyCart Digitises Franchise Operations with New Wholesale Platform
India’s grocery retail and franchise operator is developing a centralised digital platform to streamline wholesale procurement, track sales and enable franchise partners to manage...
