Franchising
Captain D’s opens second UK outlet in Kent food court
Chopstix opens Sunderland outlet, caps 2025 expansion
High-footfall strategy drives the new opening.
YouMeSushi plans 14 UK openings in 2026
The company is seeking new franchisees as it continues its expansion.
Smacks Burgers expands as sales surge 50%
Annual revenue jumped significantly in 2025 following new site launches.
Subway marks Azerbaijan market entry
The brand has signed more than 10 master franchise agreements across EMEA since 2021.
Woking opening signals IRO Sushi UK expansion
A new outlet in Tunbridge Wells is also scheduled to open this month.
Jersey Mike’s plans 400 restaurants in the UK and Ireland
This marks its first European expansion.
Caprinos Pizza sees 14% rise in like-for-like sales in 2025
The chain eyes 20 new UK stores in 2026 and expansion into Europe and the Middle East.
Greggs opens 600th franchise outlet
The company currently works with 14 franchise partners across the UK.
Pret A Manger expands in Newcastle with Eldon Square outlet
The new outlet is expected to create 15 new local jobs.
Costa Coffee opens new outlet in Manchester Airport
The opening has created 24 new jobs.
Greggs opens smaller ‘Bitesize’ shop at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
The new outlet operates seven days a week and has created 15 jobs.
German Doner Kebab opens new Cobham Services site
The new site has created 40 new jobs.
SIDES brings hot chicken experience to Scottish shoppers
It will open two stores in Scotland in 2026.
Chopstix lands in Sheffield city centre
The opening brings roughly 15 new jobs.
Warrens Bakery accelerates travel-site growth in London
The bakery chain opened its first bakery in a London travel site.
Papa Johns plans 20-store expansion in Northern Ireland
The brand estimates that this will generate 400 jobs over the next 10 years.
