Franchising

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.

Which Wich expands into Scotland

It has secured new franchise partners to launch in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Miami’s Coyo Taco to enter UK with Kuvi Hospitality franchise deal

The chain is known for its tortillas, salsas, and Mexican street food.

KFC operator Gastronomy to more than double UK restaurants by 2030

The expansion will target the Northwest, Midlands, Shropshire, and Wales.

PizzaExpress opens second Cambridge site on Bridge Street

The new branch will give away 200 free Margherita pizzas on 18 September.

US chain Denny’s eyes UK for franchise expansion

The brand is looking for potential partners to bring it to city centres and airports.

Costa Coffee opens new café inside Asda Barnsley Superstore

The move is part of a broader push to expand in-store services.

Dave's Hot Chicken signs European expansion deal with Azzurri Group

It aims to open 180 restaurants in 10 countries in Europe.

Black Sheep Coffee hits major milestone in franchise expansion

This comes after the brand reported 25% growth in same-store sales in H1 2025.

Chick-fil-A to open first restaurant in the UK in the fall

The brand is investing $100m for its expansion in the UK.

Chicking expands to Edinburgh

The brand now has 17 restaurants in the UK.

Chopstix expands with Hull City Centre opening

The new site features the brand’s updated look.