International Franchising News & Media

'It's a revolution': Jars by Fabio Viviani brings playfulness back to desserts

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jars by Fabio Viviani is a dessert concept that could be coming to a town near you. Though the brand has one unit open in Chicago, it has sold more than a…

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BurgerFi expanding Middle East lineup

January 11, 2021

Middle Eastern expansion is on the menu at BurgerFi International Inc.

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Wahlburgers signs Australia, New Zealand deal

January 4, 2021

Wahlburgers, a Boston-based restaurant founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg, is expanding its international footprint with a franchise…

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Starbucks pulls back on guidance increase as China outbreak forces store closures

January 29, 2020

Starbucks Corp. reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that beat expectations, however, warned that the ongoing coronavirus spread in China is forcing it to…

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Starbucks among US brands now a focus of Hong Kong protestors

October 9, 2019

Starbucks locations, specifically those of a local Hong Kong franchisee group, are the target of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.

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Pieology opens 3rd Mexican store

September 24, 2019

Pieology has opened another store in Mexico, this time at Anahuac University in Mexico City last week, continuing the brand's established goal to expand…

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Starbucks begins mobile ordering rollout in Beijing and Shanghai

May 24, 2019

Starbucks said it has begun rolling out its Starbucks Now mobile ordering platform to 300 select stores in Beijing and Shanghai and will expand the service…

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Uber Eats plans 20 market international rollout of Apple Pay integration

April 17, 2019

Uber Eats has said that it will integrate Apple Pay into its app and roll out the payment option to customers in 20 markets over the coming weeks.

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Shake Shack's renovated Covent Garden opening this week

March 26, 2019

The renovated Shake Shack Covent Garden in London will celebrate its 'second' opening on Thursday, March 28.

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Church's, Texas Chicken CEO relays value of bringing a 'franchisee's grit' to top job

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

On this podcast, the head of the non-profit Whole Grains Council shows QSR operators how to incorporate the ever-widening array of whole and ancient grains…

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Starbucks Canada to the 'food waste' rescue!

February 8, 2019

Starbucks Canada is on a mission to rescue 100 percent of food available for donation from its more than 1,100 company-owned stores. To see that through, the…

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'Will run for free burritos'

February 6, 2019

The Virgin Sport & Chipotle Run Club is launching Wednesday in London, giving runners access to a free weekly 8-10 kilometer training run club, according…

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FAT Brands announces 60-unit expansion in India

February 5, 2019

Over the next 10 years, FAT Brands is developing 60 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants throughout India in partnership with Franglobal…

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Starbucks Indonesia opens coffee sanctuary

January 15, 2019

Thanks to a partnership with PT Sari Coffee Indonesia, Indonesia is now home to Starbucks' largest coffee destination in Southeast Asia — the Starbucks Dewata…

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Canada's Williams Fresh Cafe opens in Stoney Creek, Ontario

January 14, 2019

Canada-based Williams Fresh Cafe is opening a location in Stoney Creek Ontario, located at 140 Highway 8 at the intersection of Highway 8 and Gray Road…

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Pita Pit Canada entering cannabis market

January 14, 2019

Pita Pit Canada is getting into the weed business. The 600-unit fast casual has partnered with WeedMD Inc., a federally licensed producer and distributor of…

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Starbucks Europe launches Cereal Latte

January 4, 2019

Starbucks customers in Europe can have their cereal and coffee all in one drink when ordering the chain's Cereal Latte, available for a limited time only.

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Rush Bowls making international debut in Canada

October 31, 2018

Denver-based Rush Bowls has announced that its first international location is opening next year in Edmonton, Canada, via an agreement with franchisee Matthew…

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Fatburger, Buffalo's Express to open in Singapore

September 10, 2018

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express, is opening its location in Singapore in partnership with Singapore-based restaurant management…

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