Franchising
Subway expands Grupo Vierci deal to operate in Spain and Portugal
Subway expands Grupo Vierci deal to operate in Spain and Portugal
It plans to open about 400 restaurants in Spain and 50 in Portugal over the next decade.
2 days ago
The Sushi Co opens first dual-branded outlet with Smashio in Essex
The new restaurant employs 25 staff and seats up to 70 diners.
4 days ago
Chaiiwala targets hospitals, campuses in expansion push
It wants to transform Indian dining into a modern, social experience.
6 days ago
Gong cha hits new milestone as it opens in 30 markets
The brand plans to hit 10,000 stores over the next decade.
Grain brings Mediterranean dining to Holborn with first flagship store
The company aims to open 10 more UK sites in 2026 and reach 50 by 2030.
wagamama opens new restaurant at Liverpool’s Edge Lane
This brings the chain’s total UK restaurants to 168.
GDK to enter Indian market
The first location is scheduled to open in early 2026.
Sticks’n’Sushi expands North with new Manchester restaurant
This marks the group’s 17th site in the UK.
Black Sheep Coffee to open new Ann Street outlet in Belfast
This marks the chain’s second Belfast branch in eight months.
HOP Vietnamese returns to expansion
The chain also plans to open four more UK sites by 2026.
SushiDog to open first Midlands restaurant in Birmingham’s Bullring
The new kiosk-style site will include a space for about 25 diners.
Luxury bakery brand Donutelier returns to the expansion trail
The brand will have four locations by the end of 2025.
Donutelier expands London presence with two new sites
The new sites are located on the Strand and Oxford Street.
Sandwich Sandwich to make international debut with first UAE store
The outlet is set to open in Q1 2026.
Costa Coffee expands with new Bishop Auckland drive-thru
The new outlet has created 15 jobs locally.
Shanghai’s Nonna Bakery enters UK with Holborn store
The bakery will serve Italian pastries and breads, including cornetti, cannoli, and focaccia.
GDK expands into Ireland with Strava Group partnership
The first location is set to open in Liffey Valley in Dublin.
