Sep 02, 2026

Taco Bell Returns to the UAE After 14 Years as Americana Restaurants Signs Exclusive Gulf Development Deal

Americana Restaurants has signed an exclusive development agreement with Yum! Brands to relaunch Taco Bell in the UAE after 14…
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 28, 2026

Segafredo Caffè Enters India with Franchise India Master Franchise, Targeting 100 Cafés in Three Years

Segafredo Caffe is entering India through a master franchise partnership with Franchise India, targeting 100 cafes in three years. What…
Aug 27, 2026

IHG Signs 14-Hotel Kyoto Conversion Deal with GCP Hospitality in One of Japan’s Largest Portfolio Agreements

IHG has signed a 14-hotel, 1,063-room conversion deal in Kyoto with GCP Hospitality — 12 Garner hotels among them. Why…
Aug 27, 2026

Yolk Brands Targets 1,000 Stores as Dubai-Born Pickl Weighs Singapore and Hong Kong for Asia Entry

Dubai group Yolk Brands is targeting 1,000 restaurants globally, with Pickl weighing Singapore and Hong Kong as Asia Pacific hubs.…
Aug 26, 2026

Angel-in-Us Signs Indonesia Master Franchise with Bogajaya Group as Lotte GRS Rebuilds Its Overseas Platform

Korean coffee franchise Angel-in-Us has signed an Indonesia master franchise agreement with Bogajaya Group, targeting a first outlet by end-2026…