Franchising
Malaysia’s Marrybrown enters Cambodia and Uzbekistan
Malaysia’s Marrybrown enters Cambodia and Uzbekistan
The brand is set to launch its first restaurant in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Popeyes opens third 24-hour restaurant concept in Singapore
This marks the 17th restaurant of the brand.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf partners with Waterscape Investments to expand to Maldives
The brand will start opening cafes in Q3 2024.
Five Star targets 11,500 outlets in global expansion
It currently has 8,500 outlets worldwide.
Starbucks opens 400th outlet in India
The coffee giant’s new shop is located in Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu.
YKKO launches first franchise restaurant model
YKKO is owned and operated by SGX-ST listed Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd.
US bakery chain Sprinkles launches in Asia
The brand launched its franchise in South Korea.
Aussie doughnut chain Lukumades opens in Singapore
The brand specialises in Greek doughnuts and coffee.
Duck Donuts to open in the Philippines
The brand is planning to open 25 outlets over the next six years.
BHC Chicken opens first franchise restaurant in Thailand
It is located inside Bangkok’s CentralWorld shopping centre.
Australian cafe brand Piccolo Me eyes UK, Asia expansion
The brand has 40 outlets in Australia.
GOPIZZA nears halfway mark in its 100-outlet plan for India
The brand recently marked its entry into the state of Tamil Nadu.
Chatime expands presence in Hong Kong, Thailand
The brand is planning to focus its growth on high-end malls.
KFC opens 1,000th restaurant in India
The brand’s growth is because of two major franchise partnerships.
Singapore’s Kusto Group to build 55 Wendy’s in Central Asia
The group plans to introduce Wendy’s Next Generation restaurant layout and AI drive thru.
Woodpeckers Group opens first of 40 planned ChaTraMue in Malaysia
The opening is part of a 20-year franchise agreement.
Duck Donuts open in Thailand
The brand will bring its signature offerings, with plans to localise the menu.
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