Franchising
Sides eyes Southeast Asia growth with second Singapore launch
Sides eyes Southeast Asia growth with second Singapore launch
Malaysia is the next priority market in the region.
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UK-born fried chicken chain Sides plots Asia and Middle East rollout
Sites have been secured in Kuala Lumpur, Sentosa Island, and Dubai.
Yolk Brands makes Iraqi debut with new restaurant launches
The first outlets will open at Iraq Mall in Baghdad in Q2 2026.
Americana Restaurants expands with Malak Al Tawouk deal
It secures 75-year exclusive rights to operate the chain across 13 markets.
Luckin Coffee hits 30,000th outlet with Shenzhen flagship
The venue houses Luckin’s first Master Space for coffee events and interaction.
Franks Hot Dogs steps up India rollout with new Gurugram outlet
The launch kicks off a plan to scale to 300 India outlets in five years.
Tim Ho Wan builds repeat visits through customer joy
Dim sum chain responds to rising costs and labour shortages by doubling down on quality.
South Korea’s The Venti makes Middle East debut with first Jordan outlet
The store is the brand’s first overseas branch to serve its 960ml “jumbo” cup.
SaladStop! sets sights on the UAE with MHAOI partnership
The first outlet is expected to open in Dubai.
TamJai Mixian brings signature bowls to the Philippines
This is the chain’s first international outlet to roll out Mala Tang–style customisable bowls.
Reborn Coffee plants flagship in Tencent’s new HQ in China
The store is expected to open after the Chinese New Year.
Esquires Coffee locks in 10-year UAE franchise deal
At least 50 outlets are planned during the term of the agreement.
Austrian coffee chain Coffeeshop Company enters India
It aims to expand to 100 outlets by 2029.
Dodo Pizza lands in Hungary with 30-restaurant ambition
The first branch is set to open in Budapest.
Domino’s Pizza China enters Hainan with Sanya outlet
The company now has presence in 72 cities across the mainland.
Magnolia Bakery opens second Gurugram outlet at CyberHub
The chain now operates 12 outlets across the country.
Vietnam's NYNA Coffee enters India with 90-store expansion plan
The launch will begin in cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
