http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/xml/rss1.php World Franchise Associates collects and collates international franchise news. en-us Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rssboard.org/rss-2-0-9#sampleFiles feed@worldfranchiseassociates.com (Jake Kidde-Hansen) jake@worldfranchiseassociates.com (Jake Kidde-Hansen) http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/xml/wfa-logo.gif http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/xml/rss1.php http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1402 Payless ShoeSource unit has signed two new franchise agreements with partners Emart, a business unit of Shinsegae Group, Seoul, for stores in Korea, and Central Marketing Group, a business unit of Central Group, Bangkok, for stores in Thailand and Vi... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1402 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1403 Its an increasingly common sight: Chinese consumers turning to local fast-food alternatives to the long-dominant pair in China - Yum Brands Incs KFC and McDonalds Corp.... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1403 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1401 London-based YO!Sushi signed its first U.S. franchisee in 2011 and the company is piggybacking on that success for 2012.... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1401 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1398 The so-called "fast casual" restaurant segment may be booming in the United States, but Panera Bread Co. is choosing to expand here just as the category has taken off in Canada.... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1398 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1399 First step in international expansion throughout Middle East and North Africa.... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1399 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1400 Pittsburgh-based American Eagle Outfitters Inc. will open its first-ever store in Israel on Feb. 2. ... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1400 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1397 Starbucks Corp. is setting up shop across India in a move that may give the government a much-needed pick-me-up in the process.... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1397 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1395 Hilton Worldwide has become the fastest growing major hotel company, expanding its portfolio by 29 percent since June 2007 and surpassing its competitors in total rate of room growth.... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1395 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1396 Marriott International announced it will open three new hotels in Sochi, Russia, site of the 2014 Winter Olympic games, under franchise agreements negotiated through NBB Development CJSC.... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1396 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1389 The Counter Custom Built Burgers, the popular build-your-own-burger restaurant that offers more than 300,000 possible combinations, and Americana Group, the Middle Easts leading restaurant, food product distributor, and retail company, announced toda... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1389 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1390 P.F. Changs watch out! Theres going to be a new player in town, and it might cannibalize your business.... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1390 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1391 The Russian businessman who founded major supermarket chains Pyaterochka and Karusel in Russia, plans to open discount stores in the United States with annual revenues of $1 billion, business paper RBC Daily reported on Monday.... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1391 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1392 Colombiano Coffee House, a Lebanon based brand, plans for a pan India expansion via the franchise route. ... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1392 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1393 American quick service restaurant chain Quiznos will set up over 150 outlets in North and West India within the next five years.... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1393 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1394 Asda, the British arm of US retailer Wal-Mart Stores, said it had signed a franchise deal with a Lebanon-based firm to take its George budget clothing brand to the Middle East.... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1394 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1386 Majid Al Futtaim Holding LLC, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa,‎ released today its trading results for the full year ended 31 December 2011, announcing the best performance of its bu... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1386 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1387 Russians are finding their waist bands expanding with the growing popularity of glazed doughnuts.... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1387 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1388 It also doesnt hurt that Brazil will be hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics.... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1388 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1385 Tata Coffee Ltd. is likely to finalize an alliance with Starbucks Corp. by the end of January and the international chain is expected to make a much-awaited entry into India with the opening of its first outlet by the end of 2012.... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1385 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1381 Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip, a dessert destination franchise concept, has announced the grand opening of its first cafe in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1381 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1382 Dubai-based food brand, Dukkan Falafel is all set to take-on with its franchise process in India.... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1382 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1383 Turkey, where jewelry, fabrics and spices have been haggled over in bazaars for centuries, was among the last European countries to embrace modern shopping centers.... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1383 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1384 FamilyMart Co., Japans largest convenience store operator in Southeast Asia, plans to open 600 stores in Indonesia and the Philippines, tapping demand from young people as an aging population saps growth at home.... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1384 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1377 Anytime Fitness, the US-based health club chain, said it plans to open 100 gyms across the Middle East in the next five to seven years under an ambitious $50m expansion drive.... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1377 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1378 Celebrating Filipino creativity through art, drawing and imagination is one of the goals of the newest international KidzArt franchise. ... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1378 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1379 Following the success of its new Kuwait outlet, Al Farooj shawerma has announced it will open up to 17 new outlets in 2012, and concentrate on finding new franchise partners in the West.... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1379 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1380 Following the opening of more than 170 new restaurants across Central and Eastern Europe last year, US restaurant franchise chain Subway now plans to expand to Estonia, writes news2biz.com... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1380 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1374 Tesco plans to turn its fashion label F and F into a leading global brand.... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1374 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1375 Fueled by a great demand for quality laser hair removal and tattoo removal services, the principals of Tropicalaser have unveiled some of their plans to move into Canada and Mexico during 2012.... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1375 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1376 Just Falafel, UAE-based fast-food chain has come up with an ambitious expansion plan to open more than 600 outlets pan India. The chain will enter the Indian market this year. ... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1376 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1372 Danny Meyers burgers and shakes are poised to go global. The restaurateur who created Shake Shack has agreed to sell part of his company to Related, the New York real estate developer behind Manhattans Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle.... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1372 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1373 When a company outgrows a market, it is often difficult to know where it will find additional revenue and value for investors.... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1373 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1370 Yum Brands Inc. plans to expand its KFC fast-food chain into seven more countries across Africa in 2012 and add 100 stores on the continent, as it seeks to tap into a rising middle class and strong economic growth, its general manager for Africa oper... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1370 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1371 India formally eliminated restrictions on foreign investment in its single-brand retail sector on Tuesday, opening the door to the likes of Swedish furniture giant IKEA to open stores in Asias third-largest economy.... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1371 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1366 Alshaya has announced that it has today reached agreement to take control of the ongoing La Senza business in the UK.... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1366 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1367 Quiznos today announced a partnership with the ACA Group.... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1367 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1368 Cafes and coffee houses in the UAE are steaming ahead with plans for international expansions, despite economic uncertainty in some foreign markets.... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1368 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1369 American Eagle Outfitters appears to be picking up the pace in its international expansion into the Middle East as the companys chairman looks to invest in new digs there.... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1369 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1365 Cafes and coffee houses in the UAE are steaming ahead with plans for international expansions.... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1365 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1361 Red Mango, the #1 Zagat - rated frozen yogurt and smoothies chain in America, enjoyed a record year for franchise development in 2011. ... Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1361 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1362 Smashburger has partnered with a former Yum! Brands Inc. executive for its initial push into Latin America, the company said Thursday. ... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1362 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1363 Dunkin' Brands' Baskin - Robbins has signed a master franchise agreement with Blue Star Food Corporation, a Vietnamese food manufacturing company.... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1363 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1364 Dunkin Donuts opened its 10,000th global store as it looks to international expansion to fuel growth. ... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1364 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1355 Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation is pleased to announce it is in the secondary stage of selling frozen Unique Pizzas in China. ... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1355 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1358 Beef O Bradys, the fast growing franchise best known for its signature Buffalo- style chicken wings and the ties it builds with local communities.... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1358 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1359 Dubai - based Coffee Planet, the UAEs leading coffee company has taken its unique retail concepts to Asia.... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1359 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1360 Casual restaurant chain Quiznos is set to open locations in Northern and Western India through a new Master Franchise agreement. ... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1360 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1356 Anytime Fitness, the fastest - growing fitness club chain in the world, will soon open its first club in the Middle East. ... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1356 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1357 Tasti D - Lite recently announced its next phase of expansion in the Middle East. ... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1357 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1354 Madonna has expanded her gym business by opening a branch in Russia.... Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1354 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1353 Franchised businesses have taken a beating in the past three years, but revenues, jobs and numbers of units should all grow in 2012.... Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1353 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1348 French fashion brand The Kooples has opened its first UK outlet store. ... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1348 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1349 The Smashburger chain from the United States is expanding into the Canadian market with two lease agreements in Calgary.... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1349 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1350 Julies Bakeshop, the Philippines largest bakery chain, will dip its hands into the international market by expanding to Indonesia.... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1350 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1351 Wendys Co. said it plans to open about 100 restaurants in Japan over the next five years.... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1351 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1352 The UAE restaurant market is set to grow 30 percent to $780m in the next four years and will be dominated by American - style fast food brands, an industry expert has said. ... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1352 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1339 Coach Inc. is pushing for China to become its No. 1 market in the next three years.... Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1339 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1340 France - based retailer Casino has signed franchise pact with Al Meera Consumer Goods Co in Qatar and Oman.... Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1340 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1341 Many franchise companies seeing slower growth in the United States are now looking to Canada.... Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1341 http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news-article.php?nid=1342 Japengo Cafe chain is planning to expand its presence in the Gulf region through franchise route.... Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com/franchise-news.php?ev_id=1342