Franchising
Houston TX Hot Chicken takes its heat overseas with UK debut
Houston TX Hot Chicken takes its heat overseas with UK debut
The hot chicken chain plans to open three UK locations in 2026.
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Chaiiwala holds back US push as it works to avoid ‘getting it wrong’
The chain is prioritising the right partners and locations before entry.
1 day ago
KFC accelerates UK growth as chicken rivals pile in
CFO James Whitehorn said franchisee demand is supporting KFC’s 500-store expansion target.
1 day ago
Chicking expands Scottish presence with new Clarkston opening
The chain aims to open three more Scottish restaurants within the next month.
2 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee expands Scottish footprint with Glenrothes opening
Additional locations are planned across Fife, the Highlands, and Inverness.
5 days ago
Chopstix, Fluffy Fluffy set for regional debuts at centre:mk
Fluffy Fluffy will occupy 1,548 sq ft on Silbury Boulevard, with Chopstix taking 3,323 sq ft on Silbury Arcade.
5 days ago
SIDES opens first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow
Further sites are planned in Livingston and Edinburgh, with additional UK openings in Cardiff and Liverpool.
FPG Foods doubles KFC UK&I footprint with acquisition of 17 restaurants
The company said it aims to expand to 50 outlets by 2030.
Popeyes partners with Applegreen for Ireland expansion
The brand plans to open several restaurants in travel locations.
Creams Cafe lands US franchise deal, sets sights on Arizona expansion
The first outlet is scheduled to open in Scottsdale in early 2027.
New all-day café Jamaica Blue joins Queensgate dining line-up
An Umami buffet restaurant is also scheduled to open later this year.
Black Sheep Coffee brews up Lakeside flagship
Franchise partner JAGH Group Limited operates the new outlet.
Caprinos signs master franchise deal for 50 sites in Spain
This also includes the hot chicken chain Zinglet.
HOP Vietnamese marks London opening with 500 HOP box giveaway
The 2,500 sq ft site has seating for up to 60 people.
Shake Shack lands in Reading
The site will be the brand’s first permanent town centre location.
Swiss Butter brings its steak frites concept to Paris
Main courses at the Paris restaurant will be priced at €19.95.
HEYTEA deal marks latest boost to Chinatown London F&B cluster
Additional openings include Arôme Bakery, Kawan by Uncle Roger, and SanHao.
