Franchising
Chaiiwala targets Woking for 2nd Surrey high street site
Chaiiwala targets Woking for 2nd Surrey high street site
The new location will provide a fresh audience of consumers unfamiliar with its signature brew.
2 days ago
Auntie Anne’s launches container store rollout to slash costs
The trial’s success triggers immediate expansion into travel hubs for the brand
3 days ago
Costa Coffee scales drive-thru footprint to 400 locations
The chain aims to open up to 40 drive-thrus in 2026.
3 days ago
Papa Johns franchisee pivots to AI to combat labour stress
Cost pressures accelerated digital maturity to strengthen UK business resilience.
Burger chain Fatburger lands in Paris
Two more restaurants are planned for later this year.
Costa Coffee expands Edinburgh Airport site with £750k refit
The upgraded site now includes 60 additional seats.
Pret A Manger partners with Roadchef to open new motorway stops
About 30 jobs are expected to be created across the three locations.
Joe & The Juice strengthens UK footprint with two new outlets
The new sites will open at the Bullring in Birmingham and the Oracle in Reading.
SticksʹnʹSushi to open in Leeds’ Vicar Lane in early 2027
The restaurant is expected to create around 60 jobs.
Chopstix brings new outlet to Colchester city centre
The new site will create 20 local jobs.
Sandwich Sandwich slashes menu prices 50% in grab-and-go store debut
The UK-based chain offers its largest ever discount.
Kung Fu Mama opens Taiwanese noodle spot in Canary Wharf
To mark the launch, all noodle dishes are 50% off from 20–27 March with a special code.
Tim Hortons operator raises £26.7m as UK&I deal runs to 2045
The company plans to expand by replicating its top-performing sites.
Costa Coffee opens first Basildon drive-thru
The site has added 15 local jobs.
Dave’s Hot Chicken mulls sale of European franchise—report
The chain’s current franchise owner is Azzurri Group.
Pret celebrates 40 years in London with Westminster opening
CEO Pano Christou helped staff serve customers at the new location.
Auntie Anne’s to open 10 new UK&I sites in 2026
It aims to reach 100 locations by 2030.
