Franchising

Auntie Anne’s to open 10 new UK&I sites in 2026

It aims to reach 100 locations by 2030.
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German bakery chain Cinnamood eyes UK expansion

The brand will open its first location in London.
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PG Fast Food hits Glasgow with ambitious UK plans

A second site is expected to open soon.
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Hotville targets national chain status as it opens sixth site

Birmingham store is Hotville’s sixth, with six more planned by year-end.
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Chili’s plots UK takeover, seeks franchise partners

Franchisees would receive support from a global team of over 20 specialists.
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Black Sheep Coffee lands in Nottingham with new flagship site

The site spans around 2,000 sq ft with seating for 90.
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McDonald’s to invest €150m in Ireland expansion—report

About 1,750 jobs could be created over the next five years.
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Greggs eyes expansion over 3,000 UK sites despite profit slip

It plans roughly 120 further net openings in 2026.
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Popeyes expands to Ireland

The chain’s UK operator said it has secured a pipeline of restaurant openings in the country.

Boss Pizza expands to Merseyside with three new sites

The expansion is set to begin in April, creating a total of 45 jobs.

Black Sheep Coffee set to open 10 new Central London outlets

New franchise partners will lead the expansion.

Chaiiwala expands with new drive-thru in Blackburn

It will be the company’s second drive-thru in six months.

Sides eyes Southeast Asia growth with second Singapore launch

Malaysia is the next priority market in the region.

IRO Sushi revamps franchise strategy to reach 100 restaurants by 2030

It partnered with a high street bank to fund first-time franchisees.

Costa Coffee expands across Wales with four new outlets

The new stores will create over 40 jobs and involve an investment of £1.5m.

Knoops lands at centre:mk

The new outlet spans 1,720 sq ft.