Franchising
Marugame Udon sets sights on London as start of European expansion
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.
Gloria Jean's Coffees plans Hungary comeback
Ten new stores are in the works.
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.
KFC, Pizza Hut operator in Romania expecting sales decline
The company also suspended its development plans this year.
Burger King withholds rent payments
Its boss said he could not see the firm paying for some time to come.
Norfolk's only Taco Bell restaurant closed
It operated for more than a year.
Domino's suspends dividends, sees boost in delivery
The firm had since made contactless deliveries due to the pandemic.
Gloria Jean's Coffees to open first Scottish store in Glasgow
Further stores are planned in the coming years.
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.
Taco Bell set to open in Eastbourne
It is opening on 27 February.
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.
