Franchising

Chop and Wok lands in Erdington

Chop and Wok lands in Erdington

The brand has announced that a new restaurant in Erdington will be open in spring 2018.

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches arrives in the UK

The restaurant has secured a 750 square feet unit in the St Giles Plaza to kick start its national expansion this February.

Nando's confirmed for Didcot as part of Orchard Centre expansion

The new 2,604 square feet restaurant will be located next to the existing Next store.

US-based Slim Chickens is coming to the UK

The chain has partnered with Harry Ramsden’s owners Boparan Holdings to launch their first UK restaurant in the Spring.

Starbucks to roll out first outlet in Italy

The coffee giant plans to hire 150 people for its first Italian store.

Pi Pizza lands in London this February

The artisanal pizzeria Pi is winging its way from Winchester to London.

Daddy Bao opens second site in Tooting

It will open its doors in Tooting on the 16th of February 2018.

Pret A Manger opens first shops in Scandinavia

The shops are due to open on the 7th and the 8th of February in partnership with HMSHost International.

Comptoir Libanais makes regional debut at Grand Central

The Lebanese restaurant is due to open in March.

Pizza Hut to open first outlet in Zimbabwe

Opening on February 2, 2018, the launch is likely to increase competition in the country's fast food retail business.

Barburrito expands into airports

The brand's partnership with Edinburgh Airport resulted in a new airport site.

Papa John's opens two further sites

Papa John’s is actively recruiting for franchisees to join the team.

The Vurger Co to launch first permanent site in March 2018

It will be located at Shoreditch, East London.

Patty & Bun to open first restaurant outside of London

The debut regional restaurant is located at 56 Ship Street in Brighton.

Donut King and Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar to launch in the UK

In total, 250 Crust outlets and 140 Donut King outlets are set to open in the first ten years.

Domino's completes Hallo Pizza acquisition

It has announced that its one third owned German joint venture has completed the acquisition of Hallo Pizza.

Pret A Manger to open Stratford-upon-Avon on January 12

The shop will be located in Bards Walk Shopping Arcade and near to Henley Street.