Franchising

Popeyes set to enter Philippines' competitive fast food chicken scene

This is the American chicken chain’s first major master franchise development agreement in Asia.

Gelatissimo to expand in Bangladesh and India on September

Its franchisees are expected to open five stores for each country in the next 12 months. Gelatissimo announced that they will open a number stores in...

Philippine seafood chain Above Sea Level looks to expand internationally

The brand started in January 2017 at a food park in Pasig City.

Mao Shan Café eyes expansion across China

The durian-based cafe brand is targeting 100 stores by 2020.

Krispy Kreme to launch first store in Myanmar

The doughnut chain becomes one of only a few Western brands in the country. Krispy Kreme plans to open the doors of its first shop in Myanmar in...

E-Land pulls out Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf business in China

The move is part of the company’s efforts to improve their financial structure.

Five Guys set to make Hong Kong debut

The burger joint’s upcoming site is located on Wan Chai’s Johnston Road.

IHOP franchisee in Thailand plans to open 10 sites by 2021

They recently opened their third site in Mega Bangna Mall.

Jumbo Group opens first NG AH SIO Bak Kut Teh restaurant in Taiwan

The new site is located in Shin Kong Mitsukoshi (Xin Yi) Mall.

Texas Chicken inks deal with new Indonesia franchisee

Eighty new restaurants are planned over the next decade.

Tim Hortons eyes expansion into China

The Canadian coffee and donut company plans to open more than 1,500 sites in the country.

Jumbo Seafood inks franchise agreement to make debut in Thailand

The first site in Bangkok is expected to launch by the end of the year.

Costa Coffee's new goal: 1,200 stores in China by 2022

The announcement follows notable competitors' expansion plans in the country.

BreadTalk Group lays down expansion plans in China with new strategic partnerships

One agreement involves the growth of a bak kut teh brand in Shenzhen and Guangzhou.

Jollibee eyes Mexican fast food chain to bolster global expansion plan

The leading Philippine quick service group also announced additional sites in new markets.

Subway Hong Kong plans to have 100 new sites within the next decade

This announcement coincided with their brand makeover.