Franchising
Dave’s Hot Chicken mulls sale of European franchise—report
The chain’s current franchise owner is Azzurri Group.
Pret celebrates 40 years in London with Westminster opening
CEO Pano Christou helped staff serve customers at the new location.
Auntie Anne’s to open 10 new UK&I sites in 2026
It aims to reach 100 locations by 2030.
German bakery chain Cinnamood eyes UK expansion
The brand will open its first location in London.
PG Fast Food hits Glasgow with ambitious UK plans
A second site is expected to open soon.
Hotville targets national chain status as it opens sixth site
Birmingham store is Hotville’s sixth, with six more planned by year-end.
Chili’s plots UK takeover, seeks franchise partners
Franchisees would receive support from a global team of over 20 specialists.
Black Sheep Coffee lands in Nottingham with new flagship site
The site spans around 2,000 sq ft with seating for 90.
McDonald’s to invest €150m in Ireland expansion—report
About 1,750 jobs could be created over the next five years.
Greggs eyes expansion over 3,000 UK sites despite profit slip
It plans roughly 120 further net openings in 2026.
Popeyes expands to Ireland
The chain’s UK operator said it has secured a pipeline of restaurant openings in the country.
Boss Pizza expands to Merseyside with three new sites
The expansion is set to begin in April, creating a total of 45 jobs.
Black Sheep Coffee set to open 10 new Central London outlets
New franchise partners will lead the expansion.
Chaiiwala expands with new drive-thru in Blackburn
It will be the company’s second drive-thru in six months.
Sides eyes Southeast Asia growth with second Singapore launch
Malaysia is the next priority market in the region.
IRO Sushi revamps franchise strategy to reach 100 restaurants by 2030
It partnered with a high street bank to fund first-time franchisees.
