Expansion
SSP expands Malaysian reach in new deal
The agreement will see SSP operate 29 units at Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad airports.
SSP expands Malaysian reach in new deal
The agreement will see SSP operate 29 units at Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad airports.
Itsu makes European debut with Brussels site
It will have seating for 46 diners along with ‘grab and go’ options.
Wendy's eyes 50 UK openings in 2022
Revenues at the restaurants it has opened this year are “far more” than the chain had expected.
Pret A Manger to further expand in Middle East
The chain also appointed two more companies in the UK as part of its roster of franchisees.
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Greek street food chain The Athenian eyes Europe, UAE growth
It will have 18 sites including a handful of permanent restaurants in London and delivery kitchens across the UK by December.
Pizza Hut Delivery expands to petrol stations with EG Group franchise deal
The partnership will see EG Group franchise eight new trial stores, creating about 90 jobs.
Wendy’s on track to have 10 UK sites open by end-2021
It reported 'extremely strong sales' across its fledgling UK estate.
Mollie's Motel & Diner to open 100 sites over next decade
Ten locations have already been earmarked as part of the immediate expansion plan.
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Subway inks largest master franchise deal with Everstone Group to expand presence in India
The agreement will see more than 2,000 new restaurants to open across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the next 10 years.
A&W reaches deal to pilot Pret A Manger products in Canada
If the pilot is successful, A&W will be granted the exclusive rights to expand the Pret brand across the country.
Shoryu Ramen restarts franchising plans
It is seeking franchisees interested in single or multi-unit operations immediately.
Black Sheep Coffee gets backing from NBA’s Kristaps Porzingis, eyes rapid UK growth
The chain’s rollout of outlets will see them reach nearly 100 UK sites by the end of summer 2022.
German Doner Kebab to open first Saudi Arabia restaurant in November
It is slated to have 100 restaurants over the next five years as part of a master franchise deal.
Neat Burger plans 30 new sites after getting $70m valuation
Regional expansion is also planned for 2022.
CrepeAffaire eyes 50 new franchised units over next two to three years
The London-based company currently has 25 locations open in four countries in Europe and the Middle East.
