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Captain D's Signs Development Agreement for UK

The fast-casual seafood concept is hopping the pond.

Meltwich Opens First U.S. Location

Meltwich Food Co. opened its first location in the United States.

St. Regis Hotels Partners with Luxury Italian Porcelain Brand

bite-sized buzz for November 2024

A development deal will bring cannabis-themed subs to Virginia. Plus, employees at two Amazon distribution centers will soon get the opportunity to buy pizza fresh from the vending machine. Here

Little Caesars Enters Cambodia

 Little Caesars opened its first Cambodian location on the island of Koh Pich this month.

bite-sized buzz for October 2024

Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food gets new owners and Stoner's Pizza opens its 50th location. Here are some more interesting stories that came across the editor’s desk this month.

A New York Chop House Debuts in Abu Dhabi

Brooklyn Chop House will make its international debut at the world's only hotel built over a Formula 1 racetrack.

Chipotle Enters the UAE

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in Dubai.

Dave’s Hot Chicken Expands Internationally

Dave’s Hot Chicken has signed a franchise agreement with Azzurri Group to open 60 locations throughout the UK and Ireland, with the first location planned to open in London by Q1 2025.

Marco's Pizza Opens First Location in Mexico

This store is part of a 50-unit franchise agreement to develop locations in Mexico City over the next 10 years.

bite sized buzz for May 2024

A round-up of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk, including new Michelin Guide ratings for Los Cabos and Red Lobster’s bankruptcy filing.

Chipotle Expands International Footprint

Chipotle has entered a new country for the first time in over 10 years. The new location in Kuwait City is the first Chipotle restaurant to feature the company's all-new design.

Charcuterie Concept Poised for Growth

After nearly doubling the brand's footprint in 2023, charcuterie concept Graze Craze is on track to open 60 new locations in 2024.

Fluffy Fluffy Expands to the Southern U.S.

Japanese-style souffle pancakes have landed in Texas thanks to the recent expansion of a Canada-based brand.

Captain D's Signs First Franchisee in Canada

The U.S.-based brand will expand into Canada thanks to a new franchise development agreement.

Pizza Inn to Open 50 New Locations to Saudi Arabia

Pizza Inn signed a 50-unit franchise agreement to expand its footprint in Saudi Arabia.

Pokeworks Expands to Canada

U.S.-based fast-casual concept Pokeworks plans to expand to Canada starting later this month.

Pepper Lunch Expands to the U.S.

Japan-based fast-casual concept Pepper Lunch has signed its first development agreement for North America. 

Dae Gee Korean BBQ to Expand Internationally

Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a full-service Korean barbeque concept, has signed a master franchise agreement that will bring as many as 20 new restaurants to Mexico. 

bite-sized buzz for July 2023

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month including The Melting Pot's new prototype design and KFC's partnership with the Shanghai Library.

Best Practices for Designing International and Domestic Prototypes

Papa Johns recently created two new prototypes — both designed differently. Here are seven best practices for designing both prototypes.

Paris Baguette Opens First Canadian Cafe

A new Toronto-area bakery-cafe marks the Paris Baguette’s market entrance with aggressive plans for expansion in 2023.

bite-sized buzz for February 2023

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month, including a bunch of international development deals and more.

Angry Crab Shack Crosses the Pond

Angry Crab Shack has announced its first restaurant franchise signing and opening outside of the United States.

California Pizza Kitchen Debuts in Canada

California Pizza Kitchen will open its first location in Canada in August. 

A World View: Gaucho, Glasgow Scotland

Dubbing itself Scotland’s first carbon-neutral steakhouse, Gaucho is an Argentinian steakhouse chain based in the United Kingdom that opened a new 120-seat unit in Glasgow, Scotland. Take a look

Wingstop Signs Area Agreement for South Korea

Korea is a key growth market outlined in Wingstop's strategic roadmap to becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand.

Brazilian Steakhouse Chains Enters Qatar

Texas de Brazil recently opened its first outpost in Qatar.

Popeyes to Launch in South Korea 

Popeyes signed a master franchise and development agreement with a subsidiary of Silla Co., Ltd. to enter the South Korea market.

Church’s Texas Chicken to Open 40 Restaurants in Canada in 2022

Church’s Texas Chicken is on track to open 20 new restaurants in Canada in 2021 and has plans to open 40 additional units in 2022.