Franchising

Gong cha hits new milestone as it opens in 30 markets

The brand plans to hit 10,000 stores over the next decade.
5 days ago

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.
5 days ago

wagamama opens new restaurant at Liverpool’s Edge Lane

This brings the chain’s total UK restaurants to 168.
6 days ago

GDK to enter Indian market

The first location is scheduled to open in early 2026.

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.

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.

Gong cha debuts in Washington with new Capitol Hill location

The store is run by father-daughter team Ajay and Prachi Keshap, who plan to open 50 regional outlets in five years.

Korean BBQ restaurant Bullgogi expands to Manchester

The opening marks the brand’s second location.