International Franchising News & Media

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.

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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Dairy Queen to open 600 restaurants in China by 2030

March 11, 2022

International Dairy Queen Corp. and FountainVest Partners, a private equity firm, will open 600 Dairy Queen restaurants in China by 2030.

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Burger King suspends all corporate support to Russian franchisee

March 10, 2022

Burger King has suspended corporate support to its Russian market which is managed by a local master franchisee, according to a press release.

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Subway inks master franchise agreements in two countries

February 17, 2022

Subway has announced two international master franchise agreements, one in Thailand and one in the State of Kuwait, according to a press release.

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Taco Bell opens 100th store in Spain, plans international expansion

February 15, 2022

Taco Bell is celebrating the brand's 100th restaurant opening in Spain. Taco Bell opened its first restaurant outside the states in 1973, and in just the last…

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Arby's inks master agreement for Saudi Arabia

January 31, 2022

Arby's has signed an exclusive development agreement with Shahia Foods Limited Company for expansion across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The first restaurants…

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Popeyes enters India

January 20, 2022

Popeyes and Jubilant Foodworks Limited have introduced the brand to Bangalore, India, according to a press release.

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Popeyes enters master agreement for South Korea

January 4, 2022

Popeyes has entered into a master franchise agreement with Silla Co., Ltd. ("Silla Group) to develop and open hundreds of Popeyes restaurants across South…

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