Jul 21, 2026

Five Guys Plots Beijing Debut as US Burger Brand Deepens Its Mainland China Franchise Push

Five Guys will debut in Beijing next month with three restaurants, five years after entering Mainland China through local franchise…
Jul 21, 2026

South Korea’s TheVenti Signs Philippines Master Franchise Deal as Its Southeast Asia Launchpad

TheVenti has entered the Philippines through a master franchise agreement with JJR Brothers, calling the market its starting point for…
Jul 21, 2026

Malaysia’s Happy Potato Reaches 126 Outlets After Entering Four New Asian Markets in Six Months

Malaysian shaker fries brand Happy Potato has entered Bangladesh, Indonesia, China and Cambodia in six months, taking its network to…
Jul 20, 2026

Franchising in the UAE in 2026: Market Entry Routes, Legal Structures and Sector Opportunities for International Brands

A practical 2026 guide to franchising in the UAE for international brands. Covers the Agency Law, registered versus unregistered franchise…
Jul 20, 2026

Twelve Omani Brands Court Egyptian Investors at Cairo Franchise Expo as OCCI Pushes Cross-Border Growth

Twelve Omani brands presented franchise concepts at the Egyptian-Saudi International Franchise Expo in Cairo, as the Oman Chamber of Commerce…
Jul 20, 2026

MasterBeef Group Signs Franchise Deal to Bring Premium Thai Tea Brand to Hong Kong and Macau

MasterBeef Group (NASDAQ: MB) has signed a franchise agreement to bring a premium Thai tea beverage and dessert brand to…