Franchising
South Korean chicken chain Goobne eyes six openings in next 12 months
Interstate franchise opportunities will open up once the brand has established its presence in NSW.
Philippines’ Potato Corner bakes Australian entry
Stores will have exclusive specialty flavors as part of the brand’s localisation strategy.
Carl's Jr. owner inks master franchise deal to grow Russian footprint
The chain aims to develop more than 300 additional restaurants in the market.
Subway to enter Indonesia
The market will be the first to implement the sandwich chain’s exclusive country franchise model globally.
Pizza Hut to start Cambodia expansion, eyes 30 stores in up to three years
The first store will open in Phnom Penh, with two more stores set to open in the coming months.
Jollibee forms joint venture to open 120 stores in Malaysia
The JV company will possess the exclusive license rights to develop the fried chicken brand in West Malaysia.
Eggslut to open first Singapore outlet at Scotts Square
The upcoming opening will also be the brand’s Southeast Asian debut.
7-Eleven opens 1,000th store in Hong Kong
The commemorative store is located on Des Voeux Road in Central.
Shake Shack ramps up China expansion, eyes ten more locations by 2031
There are currently 16 Shacks open in the market.
Domino’s Pizza Japan opens 800th store
The chain opened 126 stores in one year, a record for operator Domino’s Pizza Enterprises.
Arabica reaches 90 stores with new U.S., China locations
A majority of its locations are franchise operations.
California Pizza Kitchen opens Hong Kong restaurant, eyes four locations by end-2022
The chain intends to grow in select Asian markets.
Domino's Pizza Enterprises to buy chain’s Taiwan operator
The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of FY 2022.
KFC Thailand franchisee Restaurants Development opens drive-thru store
This is the company’s 100th new build since becoming a franchisee for the fast food giant.
Vietnamese chain TNI King Coffee makes U.S. debut, eyes 100 stores by 2022
This is the brand’s second international store after South Korea.
Japanese beef bowl chain SUKIYA to make Philippine debut
The chain has over 2,500 restaurants worldwide.
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