Franchising
CoCo Bubble Tea launches first single-store franchising strategy in Japan
The brand will also expand its training programs, operational support, and supply channels.
Japanese bakery cafe ‘Bread, Espresso &’ opens first US store
It has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with HitoBito Inc. for the LA area.
Coffee Island enters India market
It aims to open 20 outlets by March 2026 and increase its footprint to 250 stores by 2029.
Al-Handal bags franchise deal to launch % ARABICA in Iraq
The store is set to open in Baghdad.
Norwegian chain Fly Chicken to enter India market
It is set to open its first restaurant in Hyderabad.
Philippines' Jollibee Group launches first Milksha concept store
Customers can enjoy its Signature 3Q Milk Tea, Strawberry Coulis Milk, and Jasmine Green Tea with Cloudy Cream.
Tim Hortons China opens doors in Nanchang
The new store in Nanchang joins Tims China’s network of 1,022 stores across 82 cities.
Grecian coffee chain Mikel Coffee to launch in India
The brand is planning to launch a cafe-restaurant at its first location.
Luckin Coffee debuts in Malaysia with two outlets
Three additional outlets will open by the end of January.
TOUS les JOURS expands into Malaysia
The brand plans to open its first store in the first half of the year.
EGGDROP debuts in the Philippines
The brand also plans to open its second store in Bonifacio Global City by early 2025.
Third Wave Coffee enters Chennai market with opening of 125th cafe
The brand aims to open 150 cafes by March.
Epik Foods expands Saudi Arabia footprint
It opened Healthy & Co restaurants in four new locations.
Tiong Bahru Bakery debuts in the Philippines
The brand is owned by Jollibee Group.
Domino's Pizza China enters 13 new cities with 14 store openings
DPC Dash has now entered 46 cities across the China Mainland.
Low rents lure F&B brands to Hong Kong
Food and beverage account for 71% of new foreign retail entrants, according to JLL.
