Franchising

Wagamama pushes US expansion with new JV

It is expected to launch 30 to 40 new sites over the next five to six years.

Wingstop, Greggs set to launch in Bluewater

The chicken chain’s upcoming store features an Xbox gaming area.

Boparan Restaurant Group names first Slim Chickens franchisee

The latest agreement will see five stores opening over the next four years.

First Taco Bell store in Wales to open in March

It will be the taco chain’s 46th store in the UK.

Papa John's opens store in Runcorn

Its store operators are now handling 12 stores in total.

Flower Burger eyes UK debut

The Italy-based vegan burger chain plans to open in 45 UK locations over the decade.

McDonald's eyes 60 new UK branches in 2020

It is also investing £1 billion over the next three years, focusing on customer and digital experience.

Yifang to open latest UK outlet in Manchester

The Taiwanese tea chain opened its flagship UK tea shop in 2018.

Chick-fil-A shuts remaining UK outlet

A spokesperson said it is part of their “plan for a temporary pilot licensed location”.

McDonald's franchisee secures Rutland council's approval on store launch

The East Midland county is the remaining city in England without a McDonald’s branch.

Esquires Coffee opens first Wales store

The chain currently has 58 locations across the UK and Ireland.

Slim Chickens set to launch its Kent store in February

The chain previously opened its Bristol site at Cabot Circus last November.

Taco Bell to launch fourth Scotland store

It will be the chain’s 44th restaurant across the UK.

Shake Shack launches new store at Brent Cross Shopping Mall

The latest store offers its range of frozen custards made in collaboration with local vendors.