Franchising
GDK expands into Ireland with Strava Group partnership
GDK expands into Ireland with Strava Group partnership
The first location is set to open in Liffey Valley in Dublin.
1 day ago
Gong cha debuts in Washington with new Capitol Hill location
The store is run by father-daughter team Ajay and Prachi Keshap, who plan to open 50 regional outlets in five years.
5 days ago
Korean BBQ restaurant Bullgogi expands to Manchester
The opening marks the brand’s second location.
6 days ago
The Sushi Co to open seven new sites by end-2025
Franchised live kitchens will open in Basildon, Sidcup, and Worthing, amongst others.
Chicken Cottage makes new senior appointments following overseas expansion
The brand opened 10 restaurants in the UK this year.
Bunsik expands in Bristol with its 8th restaurant
The launch includes weeklong deals.
Caprinos Pizza opens three restaurants in one week
Two of these will be delivery-only locations in London.
Maki & Ramen to open at Metrocentre's Upper Yellow Mall
The new restaurant spans 7,065 sq. ft. with under 200 covers.
GDK to open 150th UK restaurant in Leeds
Leeds now has three GDK restaurants, adding to sites at Cardigan Fields and the White Rose Centre.
KFC to open Moreton restaurant
The opening will create 40 new jobs for the local community.
Japanese restaurant group Taro opens ninth site in Brighton
The 70-seat restaurant is located at 60 Ship Street.
Which Wich expands into Scotland
It has secured new franchise partners to launch in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Miami’s Coyo Taco to enter UK with Kuvi Hospitality franchise deal
The chain is known for its tortillas, salsas, and Mexican street food.
KFC operator Gastronomy to more than double UK restaurants by 2030
The expansion will target the Northwest, Midlands, Shropshire, and Wales.
PizzaExpress opens second Cambridge site on Bridge Street
The new branch will give away 200 free Margherita pizzas on 18 September.
Costa Coffee opens first drive thru in Alcester
The opening created 14 jobs.
US chain Denny’s eyes UK for franchise expansion
The brand is looking for potential partners to bring it to city centres and airports.
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