Franchising

Tous les Jours operator to open bread factory in US

The company is expected to break ground next year.

Cafe Kitsune opens first branch in Singapore

The cafe brings with it a Paris-meets-Tokyo vibe.

Chopstix opens second branch in Norwich

The brand is planning to open 100 stores in the UK by the end of the year.

Little Italy Group launches pizza brand in India

It is the first fast-food franchise for the company.

Tealive opens 800th store in Malaysia

It will reward customers with RM8 for all drinks for five days.

Japanese restaurant Yoshinoya relaunches in the Philippines

This is the first Japanese food chain under the Jollibee Group.

New Jollibee store to open in the ‘Bowtie’ at Times Square, New York

Times Square branch will also offer other menu favourites.

JFC expands China presence with 9th Tim Ho Wan store

The company plans to open 10 more in the market. 

Pret A Manger to expand in UAE

Up to 20 new shops are expected to open across the country in the years ahead.

Malaysia’s Berjaya Food to announce JV with Paris Baguette Singapore

The JV signing ceremony is scheduled to be held on June 20.

Popeyes’ South Korean comeback starting at the end of this year

The chain is looking to open hundreds of restaurants “in the coming years.”

South Korea’s SPC Group acquires French restaurant chain Lina’s

Lina’s opened its first location in Paris in 1989.

Texas Chicken Malaysia opening over 100 restaurants by 2030

More drive-thru restaurants and expanded delivery services are part of the plan.

Pret A Manger in talks for franchise deal in India — report

This will be Reliance Retail's second attempt to strike a deal with a large cafe-restaurant business.

Wingstop heading to South Korea

It sees a potential for 200 to 250 total restaurants in the country.