2009 Franchising News - 
Maggiano's (USA) Enters Saudi Arabia - 31 Dec 2009
2009 The Year Vietnam Embraced Franchises - 30 Dec 2009
Howard Storage World (Australia) Awards UK Master - 30 Dec 2009
Russia's Far East Region Gets More than 8 BLN RBLS for Building Hotels - 29 Dec 2009
Domino's (USA) India Franchisee Plans IPO - 26 Dec 2009
Hilton (USA) Signs Franchise in Montenegro - 24 Dec 2009
7-Eleven (USA) Targets 2,000 Stores for Malaysia - 24 Dec 2009
Vapiano (Germany) Expands into Australia - 23 Dec 2009
Fitness Together (USA) Awards Brazil Franchise - 23 Dec 2009
Blimpie (USA) Awards Kuwait Franchise - 21 Dec 2009
Mars Venus Coaching (USA) Expands to China - 21 Dec 2009
KFC (USA) Nigeria Development - 21 Dec 2009
McDonald's (USA) to Target Stay-at-Home Russians - 18 Dec 2009
Wendy's (USA) re-enters Singapore - 17 Dec 2009
Hilton (USA) Signs First Hampton in Germany - 17 Dec 2009
Jack Wolfskin (Germany) Continues East Europe Franchise Expansion - 17 Dec 2009
Costa Coffee (UK) Acquires East Europe Coffee Brand - 16 Dec 2009
Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Takes Stake in Hyatt Hotels (USA) - 16 Dec 2009
Krispy Kreme (USA) Franchisee Opens First Store in Shanghai, China - 16 Dec 2009
Ukraine Developer Focuses on Spar (UK) Franchise - 16 Dec 2009
Auntie Anne's (USA) Bahrain Franchise Open For Business - 16 Dec 2009
Hamleys (UK) Set for India Debut in February 10 - 14 Dec 2009
Century 21 (USA) Awards Master Franchise in Slovakia - 14 Dec 2009
Pizza Inn (USA) Opens First Restaurant in Bangladesh - 14 Dec 2009
Yum Brands (USA) Overseas Sales Driving Growth - 14 Dec 2009
Holiday Inn Express (USA) to Start Saudi Roll-Out - 09 Dec 2009
McDonald's (USA) Global Same-Store Sales Up, Domestic Down - 09 Dec 2009
Ritz Carlton (USA) to Open Two Hotels in Turkey - 08 Dec 2009
Leo Sterling (USA) Franchising in Middle East, CIS UK and Europe - 07 Dec 2009
Kidville (USA) Signs 11 Store Franchise Agreement in UAE - 07 Dec 2009
Gucci (Italy) to Franchise in India - 04 Dec 2009
Resort Maps (USA) Awards UK Franchise - 03 Dec 2009
Payless ShoeSource (USA) Awards Philippines Franchise - 02 Dec 2009
Five Guys (USA) Obama's Burger Brand of Choice Opens in Canada - 01 Dec 2009
Starbucks (USA) Sees China as Next Key Market After U.S. - 01 Dec 2009
Mars Venus Coaching (USA) Opens in Poland - 30 Nov 2009
Wagamama (UK) Opens in Malta - 30 Nov 2009
Thai Food Chain Franchises in India - 30 Nov 2009
Jollibee (Philippines) Awards Franchises in Vietnam and India - 30 Nov 2009
CKE Restaurants (USA) Opens 1st Hardee's in Pakistan - 26 Nov 2009
Caffe Nero (Italy) Targets 1,000 shops in five years - 25 Nov 2009
Subway (USA) Targets 1,000 Outlets in Russia by 2015 - 24 Nov 2009
Continent Hotels (Turkey) Plans East Europe Development - 24 Nov 2009
Tasti D-Lite (USA) Signs UAE Franchise - 24 Nov 2009
Starbucks (USA) plans openings in Russia and Ukraine - 23 Nov 2009
Gap (USA) Expands Franchising in Europe and the Middle East - 20 Nov 2009
M&S (UK) CEO Bolland to Drive Overseas Growth - 20 Nov 2009
Burberry (UK) to Expand China with 100 Franchisees - 19 Nov 2009
Marco's Pizza (USA) 31 Store Caribbean Development - 19 Nov 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill (USA) to Open 1st UK Restaurant - 18 Nov 2009
Vice Versa (UAE) Grows With Double-digit Percentages for First 9 Months of 2009 - 17 Nov 2009
Hard Rock (USA) opens in Viet Thai International - 17 Nov 2009
Ruby Tuesday (USA) Awards Saudi and UK Rights - 17 Nov 2009
Burger King (USA) to Open in Moscow - 16 Nov 2009
Apple (USA) to Open 40-50 International Retail Stores in 2010 - 16 Nov 2009
Yum (India) Head Aims for $1 billion Sales by 2015 - 12 Nov 2009
Papa John's (USA) International Sales Up 11% at $63.3 Million - 05 Nov 2009
Starbucks (USA) Plans First Store in Sweden - 04 Nov 2009
Destination Maternity (USA) Awards India Franchise - 01 Nov 2009
McDonald's (USA) CEO Discusses Recipe for Success - 30 Oct 2009
Freshii (USA) Signs Eastern Europe Master Franchise Agreement - 26 Oct 2009
P.F. Chang's (USA) Announces International Expansion in Middle East - 26 Oct 2009
Pinkberry (USA) Awards Middle East Franchise to Alshaya - 26 Oct 2009
Hilton Garden Inn (USA) Opens in Saudi Arabia - 22 Oct 2009
Gulf Capital Investments (UAE) Targeting Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt - 22 Oct 2009
California Pizza Kitchen (USA) Opens First Restaurant In Mexico - 22 Oct 2009
Marriott (USA) to Open Two More Hotels in Russia - 22 Oct 2009
Krispy Kreme (USA) Awards Franchise Rights for the Dominican Republic - 22 Oct 2009
Pizza Inn (USA) Continues Expansion into Oman - 19 Oct 2009
Mo'men (Egypt) Launches Franchise in UAE - 19 Oct 2009
Mothercare (UK) to Step-up Expansion in India - 19 Oct 2009
Orkin (USA) Establishes International Franchise in Cyprus - 19 Oct 2009
Laura Ashley (UK) Awards Middle East Franchise to Al Aqili - 19 Oct 2009
Office Depot (USA) Signs GCC Agreement with Alshaya - 14 Oct 2009
Dunkin' Donuts (USA) Plans 480 stores for mainland China - 13 Oct 2009
Yellow Chilli (India) Set to Open in Bahrain - 12 Oct 2009
Dairy Queen (USA) Opens 200th China Location - 08 Oct 2009
Esquires (Canada) New Zealand Franchisee Secures China Development - 08 Oct 2009
Burger King's (USA) Schiphol Unit Generates $12.5M in Annual Sales - 08 Oct 2009
Fatburger (USA) to Open 8 Indonesian Units - 05 Oct 2009
Edible Arrangements (USA) Signs Master Franchisee Agreement in Turkey - 05 Oct 2009
Crate and Barrel (USA) Announces Dubai Expansion Agreement - 30 Sep 2009
Mortimer English Club (Germany) Awards Rights for Czech Republic - 30 Sep 2009
McDonald's (USA) Aims To Open 1,100 McCafes Across Europe - 30 Sep 2009
Hard Rock (USA) Announces Cafe Opening in Hyderabad - 28 Sep 2009
California Pizza Kitchen (USA) Awards Master for India - 28 Sep 2009
Mrs Fields (USA) New Stores to Open in Bahrain, Kuwait, Greece, Saudi Arabia - 28 Sep 2009
Middle East's Largest IKEA (Sweden) to Open in Abu Dhabi - 28 Sep 2009
Nordsee (Germany) Opens in Dubai - 25 Sep 2009
Maui Wowi (USA) Awards Saudi Arabia, Turkey & Mexico - 23 Sep 2009
CKE Restaurants (USA) to Double International Presence in Next Five Years - 22 Sep 2009
Howards Storage (Australia) Awards UK Master Franchise - 21 Sep 2009
Tony Roma's (USA) Awards Franchises in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Cambodia - 21 Sep 2009
Silver Joe's Coffee (USA) Awards Tokyo Franchise - 21 Sep 2009
Sacoor (Portugal) and Bahrain Partner Target East Europe - 18 Sep 2009
Taco Bell (USA) Awards Franchise in Cyprus - 15 Sep 2009
Johnny Rockets (USA) Expands into Germany - 15 Sep 2009
Burger King (USA) Denies Rumours of Russian Franchisee - 14 Sep 2009
Jumping Beans (NZ) Awards Beijing Franchise - 14 Sep 2009
Stratus Building Solutions (USA) Awards Franchise in Lithuania - 10 Sep 2009
Carl's Jr. (USA) Opens in Shanghai, China - 07 Sep 2009
Starbucks (USA) Buys Out Partner in France - 02 Sep 2009
Payless ShoeSource (USA) Russia Development with Middle East Franchisee Alshaya - 02 Sep 2009
MGM Mirage (USA) Adopts Franchise Strategy for International Expansion - 01 Sep 2009
Edible Arrangements (USA) Signs Rome & Hong Kong - 01 Sep 2009
Pho 24 (Vietnam) Franchises in the UK - 31 Aug 2009
Jamie Oliver (UK) Franchises Italian Restaurant in Asia - 31 Aug 2009
Krispy Kreme's (USA) First Franchise in Turkey - 27 Aug 2009
Linguaphone Group/Pingu's English (UK) Announce New Masters in Asia - 26 Aug 2009
Hilton (USA) Plans Hotels for Middle East & Africa - 25 Aug 2009
Office Depot (USA) Opens in Kuwait - 24 Aug 2009
Brinker International (USA) Awards Franchise in Russia - 19 Aug 2009
FROOTS (USA) Awards Franchise in the UAE and Oman - 17 Aug 2009
CRO Inc. (USA) Signs 75 Restaurant Expansion in the Middle East - 13 Aug 2009
Index (Thailand) Opens First Middle East Franchise - 10 Aug 2009
California Pizza Kitchen (USA) Signs Franchise Deal to Expand into India - 10 Aug 2009
The Cereal Bowl (USA) Awards Middle East Franchise - 07 Aug 2009
Ramada (USA) Awards Two Franchises in China - 06 Aug 2009
Ben & Jerry's (USA) Heads Down Under - 04 Aug 2009
Choice Hotels (USA) Expands in India - 04 Aug 2009
Domino's (Australia Licensee) Doubles Profit Growth Forecast - 03 Aug 2009
Marble Slab (USA) Opens in Singapore - 03 Aug 2009
Pizza Fusion Signs Master Franchisee for Saudi Arabia - 31 Jul 2009
Carlson (USA) Signs 33 New Hotels in 13 Countries - 30 Jul 2009
Williams-Sonoma (USA), Inc. Announces Middle East Franchise Agreement - 30 Jul 2009
RE/MAX (USA) Awards Franchises for Colombia and Morocco - 29 Jul 2009
Sotheby's International (UK) Awards Master Franchise for Rome - 28 Jul 2009
Jan Pro (USA) Expands into Northern Ireland - 22 Jul 2009
Edible Arrangements (USA) Signs Masters in Italy & Hong Kong - 20 Jul 2009
Uniglobe Travel (Canada) Expands into Israel and Egypt - 16 Jul 2009
Steak Escape (USA) Moves into the Middle East - 13 Jul 2009
Gap (USA) Signs Franchise Rights for Thailand - 10 Jul 2009
Dollar Thrifty (USA) plans expansion in Middle East - 07 Jul 2009
Wendy's/Arby's (USA) Awards Middle East Franchise - 25 Jun 2009
Candy Cakes (UK) First International Franchise in Saudi Arabia - 08 Jun 2009
The Pizza Company (Thailand) expanding to Indian market - 05 Jun 2009
Ruby Tuesday (USA) To Open In Abu Dhabi - 05 Jun 2009
RE/MAX (USA) Adds Brazil to International Roster - 03 Jun 2009
Smoothie King to Open in Egypt, Turkey - 21 May 2009
Uhsna (India) opens its first franchised unit in Abu Dhabi - 12 May 2009
RE/MAX Awards Master for Singapore - 07 Apr 2009
Hard Rock Expands Hotels Across Asia - 07 Apr 2009
Japanese Restaurant Franchise Expands to Australia - 07 Apr 2009
Pizza Fusion (USA) Signs First international Deal with Saudi Franchisee - 07 Apr 2009
Sandler Training (USA) Expands Global Franchise Network - 21 Mar 2009
Ruby Tuesday signs franchise agreement with Global Brands Qatar - 19 Mar 2009
RedBrick Pizza Unveils Master Franchise Stimulus Package - 15 Mar 2009
UK Fast Food Firms Profiting Through Franchisees - 15 Mar 2009
Chili's Grill & Bar Opens First Location in Turkey - 07 Mar 2009
First Doubletree in Eastern Europe Opens in Slovakia. - 07 Mar 2009
Gloria Jean's hits Czech Republic - 02 Mar 2009
Habitat to open stores in Middle East & Russia - 28 Feb 2009
Gap announces franchise agreement with Elbit Trade & Retail - 28 Feb 2009
TaxAssist Accountants (UK) going international - 27 Feb 2009
Krispy Kreme banking on international market - 26 Feb 2009
Uno Chicago Grill (USA) opens Kuwait City Restaurant - 26 Feb 2009
The Noodle House to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait - 25 Feb 2009
Franchise Entrepreneur Receives Business Integrity Award - 22 Jan 2009
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