Franchising
Greggs eyes expansion over 3,000 UK sites despite profit slip
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.
Costa Coffee expands across Wales with four new outlets
The new stores will create over 40 jobs and involve an investment of £1.5m.
Knoops lands at centre:mk
The new outlet spans 1,720 sq ft.
Black Sheep Coffee plots 20-store US expansion
The brand plans to open them in the next five years.
Bill’s bets big on Stratford with largest UK site in a decade
The opening comes as the business hits strong growth.
Sides sets 15-outlet expansion for 2026
New sites are planned in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Livingston, Liverpool, and Cardiff.
Hotville plans rapid UK rollout after record sales
Franchise support, training, and marketing are offered as the brand doubles down on growth.
Cornish Bakery to open six sites as it debuts RISE concept
The company says each site will have a custom design linked to its setting.
SushiDog arrives in Birmingham with Bullring opening
The new outlet seats up to 25 people.
Eggslut cracks Manchester with Valentine’s Day opening
To mark the opening, a Manchester-only promotion will run until the end of February.
Chopstix enters France with first restaurant opening in Paris
The chain aims to open 50 restaurants in France within three years.
