Aug 28, 2026

Korean Franchise Brands Turn Laos Into a Mekong Bridgehead as KOLAO Group Signs a Cluster of Master Franchise Deals

EDIYA COFFEE, Paris Baguette and Dookki have all opened first Laos stores under master franchise deals with KOLAO Group. Why…
Aug 14, 2026

Paris Baguette Opens First Laos Store Under KOLAO Group Master Franchise, Extending Its Southeast Asia Network to Seven Markets

Paris Baguette has opened its first store in Laos under a master franchise with KOLAO Group, becoming the first Korean…
Mar 11, 2024

E-Mart Signs Master Franchise Deal to Launch First Korean Supermarket Chain in Laos

E-Mart, a subsidiary of Shinsegae Group, South Korea’s largest retailer, has announced its pioneering move to establish the first Korean…
Sep 20, 2023

7-Eleven opens its first store in Laos

Convenient store chain 7-Eleven has opened a store in Vientiane, marking its entry into Laos. Located on Souphanouvong Avenue, the…
Mar 31, 2023

Starbucks expands Laos network with second Vientiane store

Starbucks has opened its second store in Vientiane’s View Mall, as it expands its presence in Laos. The new location,…
Feb 25, 2023

Starbucks Expands Rapidly in Asia, Plans to Open 400 More Stores

Starbucks is increasing its expansion efforts in the Asia Pacific region by announcing plans to open 400 additional stores this…