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…
Aug 26, 2026

Viva Star Coffee Enters Malaysia with GinsengWorld Partnership as Vietnamese Chain Reaches a Seventh Overseas Market

Vietnamese cafe chain Viva Star Coffee is entering Malaysia with GinsengWorld Biotech Berhad, opening its first store in October at…
Aug 25, 2026

Franchise Consulting in Asia Pacific and MENA 2026: How Cross-Border Franchise Advisory Actually Works

Franchise consultants, brokers and marketplaces are not the same product. A practical guide to how cross-border franchise advisory works across…
Aug 25, 2026

Papa Johns Names KM Capital as Mexico Franchise Partner, Handing Over a 44-Restaurant Country Platform

Papa Johns has appointed Mexican investment firm KM Capital as its new franchise partner in Mexico, transferring leadership of 44…
Aug 25, 2026

Wyndham Brings Vienna House to India as Franchise-Led Growth Nears 100 Operating Hotels

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed its first Vienna House property in India, a 100-key four-star hotel in Vrindavan, as…
Aug 24, 2026

Experiential Retail Franchise Opportunities in Asia Pacific and MENA 2026: Why Malls Now Buy Experiences, Not Tenants

Mall operators across Asia Pacific and MENA are actively recruiting experiential retail formats. Here is how the category breaks down,…