Franchising
Shake Shack ramps up China expansion, eyes ten more locations by 2031
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.
Jollibee reveals locations of six upcoming UK openings
It is preparing to launch its London flagship.
Starbucks same-store sales in China surges by 91% in Q2
Transactions soared by 93%.
Papa John's continues Asian expansion, eyes 15 restaurants in Cambodia over three years
It opened its flagship store in Phnom Penh late March.
Taco Bell Malaysia opens first restaurant
The brand also introduced the “Bell Rice Bowl”, featuring Malaysian-made sambal.
Arabica unveils first Malaysian store
This is the chain’s 83rd overall outlet.
Popeyes to enter India, neighboring countries in coming years via Jubilant FoodWorks
Jubilant already holds master franchise rights for Domino's Pizza and Dunkin'.
American barbeque franchise Dickey's arrives in Singapore
This is the fifth installment of international franchise expansion deals by the Dallas-based barbecue concept.
Shake Shack to make Macau debut at The Londoner
It is also teaming up with local producers for Macau-exclusive menu items.
Starbucks opens largest Reserve store in Malaysia
The site has a 50-foot wide wall, which features more than 200 frontline medical workers and baristas.
