International Franchising News & Media

Wetzel’s Pretzels head of development: Snacking’s here to stay

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wetzel's Pretzels is experiencing record growth outside of malls, emphasizing high-traffic spots and food trucks. The brand is focusing on both domestic and…

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TCBY development agreement to bring more units to Qatar

December 18, 2024

Frozen yogurt brand TCBY has inked a multi-unit franchise development agreement with Sterling Restaurants to bring more units to Qatar, according to a press…

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Subway expands global presence with 10K restaurant commitments

October 2, 2024

Subway is continuing to grow with the signing of more than 20 master franchise agreements for more than 10,000 future restaurants. Seven of those agreements…

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Chick-fil-A franchisee has passion for sustainability, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Caitlin Chavez is a Chick-fil-A franchisee in Puerto Rico. Chavez is dedicated to the brand, focusing on quality, customer service and sustainability.

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Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

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Popeyes plans New Zealand expansion with $25M investment

July 15, 2024

Louisiana-style fried chicken chain Popeyes announced plans to enter the New Zealand market with a $25 million investment, opening 10 stores and creating 15…

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Domino's Pizza franchisee opens 900th store in China

July 1, 2024

DPC Dash Ltd., Domino's Pizza's master franchisee in China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and the Macau Special Administrative…

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Marco's Pizza opens 1st location in Mexico

June 27, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened its first location in Mexico. The unit is franchised and is located in the Polanco neighborhood in Anzures. The store is part of a…

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Krispy Kreme to enter Germany

May 2, 2024

Krispy Kreme will enter the German market through a franchise agreement with restaurant group ISH Kreme. This marks the company's largest franchise deal to…

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McDonald's to buy 225 units in Israel from franchisee

April 8, 2024

McDonald's corporate operations will purchase all 225 restaurant locations in Israel from franchisee Alonyal Limited, owned by Omri Padan, according to a press…

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Long John Silver’s, Blaze Pizza, Slim Chickens execs talk expansion, real estate

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurants executives from Long John SIlver's, Moxie, Slim Chickens and Blaze Pizza talked about expansion and the state of restaurant real estate at the…

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Domino's master franchisee in China opens 800th store

February 1, 2024

DPC Dash Ltd., the Domino's Pizza master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special…

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Wendy's to grow in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan

October 19, 2023

Wendy's plans to grow in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan under Central Asia franchisee industrial holding company Kusto Group. The group plans to open 55 Wendy's…

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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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