BurgerFi (US) Signs Franchise Agreement for Saudi Arabia Middle Eastern expansion is on the menu at BurgerFi International Inc. Fast Casual 2021-01-11
Johnny Rockets (US) Continues International Expansion Johnny Rockets, owned by FA Brands Inc., is opening several locations this year in Brazil, Chile, Italy, Peru and Spain. Fast Casual 2021-01-08
On The Border (US) Announces International Retail Partnership with JRW Inc. World's largest Mexican casual dining brand grants licensing rights to sell chips, salsa, meal kits and dips across Asian markets RestaurantNews.com 2021-01-08
Fatburger (US) to Franchise in France FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and eight other restaurant concepts, is planting a flag in France via a multi-unit development deal with BGH Investments, SARL. Fast Casual 2021-01-05
Wahlburgers (US) Signs 20-Unit Franchise Agreement for Australia, New Zealand Wahlburgers, the Boston-based restaurant company founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg, is expanding its international footprint with a franchise partnership that will span 20 locations across Australia and New Zealand. QSR Magazine 2021-01-04
Dickey's Barbecue Pit (US) Continues International Growth This February, world-famous barbecue franchise Dickey's Barbecue Pit will open their first Singapore location in the city-island-nation's Central Business District. GlobeNewswire 2021-01-02
Jamba (US) to Debut 50 Locations in Japan by 2025 Jamba announced a 50-unit deal to expand in Japan. QSR Magazine 2021-01-02
SumSum & Co (Netherlands) to Launch its First Middle East Franchise in Dubai Dutch confectionary brand SumSum & Co has launched its first Middle East franchise in Dubai with Saif Belhasa Holding, and Food Central director Ahmed Belhasa believes "there is a gap in the market for home-grown superfoods to be transformed into Caterer Middle East 2020-12-21
California Pizza Kitchen (US) Moves into Latin America California Pizza Kitchen has partnered with Costa Rica-based specialty retailer, Morpho Travel Retail, to grow its global footprint in Latin America and open its first international airport restaurants outside the United States, a news release said. Pizzamarketplace 2020-12-17
Fatburger (US) Continues National and International Expansion FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and seven other restaurant concepts, has opened its fifth co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express in Star Vista, Singapore, as well a similar store in its home state of California in Fast Casual 2020-12-17
The Boiling Crab (US) to Open Five Aussie Restaurants US seafood favourite The Boiling Crab is opening its first five restaurants in Australia under a master franchise agreement. Inside Franchise Business 2020-12-10
Dickey's (US) Signs Franchise Agreement for Japan Dickey's is debuting early next year in Japan thanks to an area development agreement with Sunsheng (Jason) Lin, owner of Seikou Co. LTD. Fast Casual 2020-12-09
Hospitality Roundup: New BurgerFi CEO Looks Beyond US for Expansion BurgerFi CEO Julio Ramirez has his sights on international expansion using connections made during his time at Burger King. South Florida Business Journal 2020-12-07
Wendy's (US) Partnering with Cloud Kitchen Vendor to Open 400 Locations in India The Wendy's Company is partnering with Rebel Foods and Sierra Nevada Restaurants to expand the QSR's presence in India over the next decade. QSR Web 2020-12-01
Dickey's Barbecue Pit (US) Ramps Up Domestic and International Expansion The San Francisco market can now enjoy Dickey's Barbecue Pit as the world's largest barbecue franchise opened their first two of eight virtual kitchen locations in the bay area during November. RestaurantNews.com 2020-12-01
Vegan Junk Bar (Netherlands) Expands into Spain Netherlands based Vegan Junk Bar, which began operations in Amsterdam then expanded with four additional locations around the region, announces its first international expansion with the opening of a new location in Barcelona, which opens today 25th Vegconomist 2020-11-25
Slim Chickens (US) Continues International Expansion Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has signed a second franchise partner to accelerate the growth of its Slim Chickens brand. The Caterer 2020-11-25
Gong Cha (Taiwan) Investing Aggressively in North America Expansion Gong cha, one of the world's most recognized Taiwanese tea brands, today announced that it is actively seeking additional franchisees in the United States. Business Wire 2020-11-17
Nathan's Famous (US) Expands Through Third Party Delivery to Canada Nathan's Famous, Inc., the American tradition serving New York favorites for more than 100 years, today announces the expansion of their menu offerings to Vancouver, Canada. RestaurantNews.com 2020-11-11
Auntie Anne's (US) Signs Agreement to Debut 27 Locations in Taiwan Auntie Anne's, the world's largest hand rolled soft pretzel franchise and part of the Focus Brands’ family of brands, announced a franchise agreement to open 27 locations in Taiwan. QSR Magazine 2020-11-11
Twin Peaks (US) Makes its Highly Anticipated Latin America Debut Twin Peaks will start serving its delicious made-from-scratch menu, signature 29-degree beer and scenic views to everyone in Mexico City when the ultimate sports lodge opens its doors on Monday, Nov. 2! RestaurantNews.com 2020-11-03
Starbucks (US) Coffee Company is Opening its First Laos Location in 2021 Starbucks Coffee Company is opening its first Laos location next year in the capital city of Vientiane, located on the banks of the Mekong River near the Thailand border. Fast Casual 2020-11-02
Dickey's Barbecue Pit (US) to Expand in Australia with 50-Unit Deal Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the 79-year-old barbecue franchisor with over 500 locations worldwide, will soon take its concept Down Under as the brand enters a letter of intent with Australian restaurant group QSR Foods Pty LTD. Global Franchise 2020-10-30
The Habit Burger Grill (US) Opens its Newest International Location in Cambodia Over 50 years ago, America's best tasting burger was born in Santa Barbara, California, and now the award-winning taste of The Habit Burger Grill will be opening its newest international location in Cambodia on October 21st! CISION PR Newswire 2020-10-19
CycleBar (US) Celebrates Opening of First Studio in Australia Australia is "gearing up" for an indoor cycling revolution as CycleBar, the largest indoor cycling brand with over 210 studios worldwide, rides into Perth, Western Australia this week. PR Newswire 2020-10-13