Franchising
Starbucks Vietnam opens Asia's highest café on Fansipan Mountain
Starbucks Vietnam opens Asia's highest café on Fansipan Mountain
To mark the opening, the chain is offering a limited-time Cloud Macchiato series.
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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.
Chinese tea chain Molly Tea debuts in Singapore
Spanning 1,400 sq ft, the store is the chain’s largest in Southeast Asia.
Mixue Malaysia strengthens franchise network, operational support
Over 300 local franchises benefit from structured training and digital tools.
Sides eyes Southeast Asia growth with second Singapore launch
Malaysia is the next priority market in the region.
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.
