Franchising

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.

The Sushi Co to open seven new sites by end-2025

Franchised live kitchens will open in Basildon, Sidcup, and Worthing, amongst others.

Caprinos Pizza opens three restaurants in one week

Two of these will be delivery-only locations in London.

Maki & Ramen to open at Metrocentre's Upper Yellow Mall

The new restaurant spans 7,065 sq. ft. with under 200 covers.

GDK to open 150th UK restaurant in Leeds

Leeds now has three GDK restaurants, adding to sites at Cardigan Fields and the White Rose Centre.

KFC to open Moreton restaurant

The opening will create 40 new jobs for the local community.

Japanese restaurant group Taro opens ninth site in Brighton

The 70-seat restaurant is located at 60 Ship Street.