International Franchising News & Media

'It's a revolution': Jars by Fabio Viviani brings playfulness back to desserts

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jars by Fabio Viviani is a dessert concept that could be coming to a town near you. Though the brand has one unit open in Chicago, it has sold more than a…

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Wendy's to enter Australia under master licensing agreement

August 10, 2023

Flynn Restaurant Group has entered into a franchise agreement with Wendy's to develop 200 units in Australia through 2034, according to a press release.

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Subway inks agreement for 4K stores in China

June 6, 2023

Subway will expand its presence in Mainland China with a master franchise agreement with Shanghai Fu-Rui-Shi Corporate Development Co. Ltd (FRS). It's the…

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Tims China to develop Popeyes in mainland China, Macau

February 8, 2023

TH Limited, the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China, has announced that its board of directors has approved the development of Popeyes in…

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Franchisee plans 200 Taco Bell restaurants in Canada

January 9, 2023

Redberry Restaurants has inked an agreement to build out 200 Taco Bell units in Canada, making it the largest Taco Bell franchisee in the country, according to…

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Sbarro hits milestone openings

January 2, 2023

With the opening of Sbarro's two latest restaurants in the Philippines and in Missouri last month, the brand celebrating the opening of 100 restaurants in…

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Domino's franchisee opens 600th store in Dubai

December 21, 2022

Middle East-based Alamar Foods has opened its 600th Domino's Pizza store in Dubai, according to a TradeArabia report.

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Domino's enters Uruguay, Latvia

December 16, 2022

Domino's Pizza has opened stores in two new markets — Uruguay and Latvia, according to a press release.

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KFC franchisee to sell stores in Russia

December 7, 2022

KFC franchisee AmRest has agreed to sell its stake in the brand in Russia for more than 100 million euros ($104.48 million). AmRest will sell to Russian…

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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken expands in Canada

December 2, 2022

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has opened its fourth store in Canada. The restaurant is located in Esquimalt and is owned and operated by franchisees Gordon and…

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RBI signs master agreement to bring Popeyes, Burger King to Eastern Europe

November 30, 2022

Restaurant Brands International and McWin, a European franchisee, have signed a master agreement to bring Burger King and Popeyes to several countries in…

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Arby's opens 1st location in Costa Rica

November 30, 2022

Arby's has opened its first location in Costa Rica, according to a press release.

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Carl's Jr. expands European footprint with Switzerland entrance

November 10, 2022

Carl's Jr. is coming to Switzerland, according to a press release.

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Yum Brands to exit Russia with sale of KFC

October 25, 2022

Yum Brands Inc. will sell its KFC restaurants in Russia to a local operator, according to a press release.

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Burger King to expand in Poland

September 6, 2022

Burger King and McWin, a private investment firm specializing in the foodservice and food technology sectors, have inked a master franchise and development…

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Russian McDonald's rebrands as Vkusno & tochka, meaning "Tasty and that's it"

June 13, 2022

Russian McDonald's rebranded and reopened Sunday after McDonald's pulled its support following the country's invasion of Ukraine. The chain now has a new name…

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McDonald's sells Russian units to franchisee

June 10, 2022

McDonald's Russian stores have been bought out and reopened under a new name, yet to be determined, according to a Reuters' report.

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Subway inks master agreement for Malaysia

May 10, 2022

Subway has signed a master agreement with Pegacorn Sdn Bhd to significantly expand the brand's footprint in West Malaysia. This partnership is the third of its…

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Krystal franchisee to open 1st international unit

March 29, 2022

Krystal is entering new territories outside the U.S. with its first international franchise-owned restaurant in Puerto Rico, according to a press release.

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