Franchising
Lotteria bets on Singapore's west with new Jurong Point outlet
Lotteria bets on Singapore's west with new Jurong Point outlet
Opening promotions and exclusive merchandise will be unveiled ahead of the launch.
Burger King and McDonald's open at Maharashtra's first outlet mall
The two QSR giants are the first food operators at the newly launched Outlet Mall of India in Bhiwandi.
Burger Singh adds Howrah outlet as Eastern India growth gains pace
The chain now operates six outlets across West Bengal.
CHAGEE enters South Korea with three-site Seoul launch
The Gangnam location is positioned as the flagship outlet.
Wendy’s hits 100 outlets in the Philippines
Wenphil Corp., Wendy’s local franchise holder, targets 200 stores nationwide by 2030.
Jollibee-backed Compose Coffee debuts in Taiwan
The coffee chain is set to make its Philippine launch this year.
Potato Corner expands as global uncertainties cloud markets
The company is also widening menu choices across company-owned stores and franchise markets.
Church’s Texas Chicken enters China with 600-outlet franchise deal
It plans to open its first outlet in Shanghai in summer 2026.
Domino's Pizza China targets 350 new sites in 2026
As of Q1 2026, the company operated 1,462 stores across 72 cities.
Jubilant FoodWorks exits Dunkin business by December 2026
The Indian operator will review the next step with Dunkin’s owner.
Third Wave Coffee launches 66th North India store in Agra
The brand now has 220 cafes in India.
Subway charts next chapter in Taiwan with Yellowstone deal
Yellowstone will manage and develop all Subway locations in the country.
Reborn Coffee opens first flagship in Shenzhen’s Tencent campus
The company said the opening is a key step in its China expansion plans.
Singapore’s cost pressures force QSR brands to slow expansion
Beyond rent, operators flagged structural challenges that complicate execution.
Starbucks Vietnam opens Asia's highest café on Fansipan Mountain
To mark the opening, the chain is offering a limited-time Cloud Macchiato series.
Fore Coffee rejects franchise expansion despite $3.61m profit
The coffee chain added 60 outlets, bringing the total to 290 across Indonesia and Singapore.
CHAGEE prepares three-outlet Seoul launch with Gangnam reveal
All three sites are due to open simultaneously in the second quarter of 2026.
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