Franchising

EXCLUSIVE: Papa John's banks on flexibility to continue post-lockdown momentum

The chain remains unfazed in its growth strategy to find multi-store operators.

Creams to open two London sites

The openings are part of the brand’s plan to open 12 new UK stores over the next 12 months.

German Doner Kebab inks 30 new franchise units

The chain received over 300 enquiries in recent months.

Street food brand Sugoi JPN eyes 10 new sites in 12 months

Plans to expand outside of the UK are in the works.

Pan-Asian concept Tootoomoo inks franchising deal with Soar Group

The first opening will take place in northwest London later this year.

Papa John's opens Streatham store

The chain has over 450 stores in the UK.

Slim Chickens to open store in Southampton's WestQuay Shopping Centre

Its operator Boparan Restaurant Group will also take part in the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Papa John's opens three new stores

The chain now has over 450 locations in the UK.

Taco Bell to open two Scotland sites in August

Once open, the chain will have 47 sites in the UK.

Marugame Udon sets sights on London as start of European expansion

The restaurant chain is expected to enter the city by early 2021.

Wok & Go parent inks Middle East franchising deal

The move comes less than a year after the company’s expansion to mainland Europe.

Greggs suspends shop opening programme

The bakery chain has revealed a list of its 800 shops reopening this week.

Wimpy trials first dark kitchen

84% of their restaurant estate remains open.

Papa John's franchisee recruitment process goes virtual

The pizza chain will soon be holding its first online guest visit event.

Wahlburgers to permanently close debut London site

The Covent Garden location of the US-based burger brand opened just over a year ago.