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IKEA Taps China’s Douyin to Expand Its Digital Retail Reach
The launch expands the Swedish home furnishings retailer’s digital reach across 301 Chinese cities as it strengthens its omnichannel strategy.
IKEA has launched its official...
MINISO Debuts First International SUPER MINISO in Canada, Plans Three More Stores
Chinese lifestyle retailer MINISO is expanding its Canadian footprint with a new large-format store, introducing its SUPER MINISO concept to international markets as it...
REGYMEN Fitness Enters New Zealand With Nine-Unit Expansion Plan
The US-based fitness franchise is preparing to enter New Zealand with a flagship studio in Auckland, combining international fitness expertise with local operating experience...
Big Apple Donuts Hits 100 Stores in Malaysia, Targets 10 More in 2027
Malaysia-born donut and coffee chain Big Apple Donuts & Coffee has opened its 100th Malaysian store, marking 19 years of operations and setting its...
Andrew Gregory Takes Direct Control of Domino’s Australia and New Zealand
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Group CEO Andrew Gregory has taken direct control of the Australia and New Zealand business following the departure of regional chief...
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee Expands Mobile Franchise Network Across the US
US-based Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is seeking new franchise owners as it expands its mobile coffee business across the country, with eight Coffee Cruisers...
Gautier Targets 65 Stores in Renewed Franchise Expansion Drive
French furniture brand Gautier is targeting 65 stores over the next two years as it steps up franchise recruitment following its exit from judicial...
MTY Expands US Co-Branding Push With Three Papa Murphy’s- Pinkberry Deals
Papa Murphy’s and Pinkberry have signed three co-brand franchise agreements across Oregon, New Mexico and Utah, expanding a shared-location model that combines take-and-bake pizza...
Subway Sets New Restaurant Rules for UK Franchisees from 2027
Subway will make its new Blueprint restaurant format the standard for new openings and refurbished sites across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)...
CKE Appoints Alisa Gmelich as Hardee’s President
CKE Restaurants Holdings has appointed Alisa Gmelich as president of Hardee’s, bringing in an experienced restaurant industry executive to lead the US burger chain’s...
The Franchise Due Diligence Question Most Investors Overlook
Choosing a franchise involves more than assessing profits, training and operational support. Dan Archer, UK CEO of in-home care franchise Visiting Angels, explains why...
JYSK Takes Over 25 Stores as Balkan Franchise Markets Go Direct
JYSK will acquire its franchise operations across Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia, bringing 25 stores and their local teams under direct ownership as it...
Kyochon Chicken Enters Japan with Multi-Unit Franchise Deal
South Korean fried chicken brand Kyochon Chicken is preparing to enter Japan with its first Tokyo store in 2027, partnering with Japanese food distributor...
The Capital Grille Makes Vietnam Its Gateway to Asia
Darden Restaurants’ premium steakhouse brand opens in Ho Chi Minh City as its experienced Asian franchise partner targets Vietnam’s growing appetite for upscale dining
The...
Anta Sports Takes 29% Puma Stake, Replacing Artémis as Largest Shareholder
Anta Sports has completed its acquisition of a 29.06% stake in Puma SE from Artémis, the investment company of the Pinault family, becoming the...
