International News
September 4, 2026
TGI Fridays Heads to Balkans With 10-Unit Deal
The brand’s partner Devolli Group will develop 10 TGI Fridays restaurants across Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia.
August 14, 2026
Chipotle Launches First Restaurant in Saudi Arabia
The opening in Riyadh marks another milestone in Chipotle’s international growth strategy.
July 14, 2026
Chipotle Opens First Restaurant in Mexico
Marking a milestone in its international growth strategy, the Nuevo León restaurant is the first location in a deal announced in early 2025. More restaurants will open in Nuevo León later this year and expand into Mexico City in 2027.
June 22, 2026
Houston TX Hot Chicken Inks Master Franchise Agreement
The deal brings the Las Vegas-based fast-casual to the United Kingdom for the first time.
May 29, 2026
RATIONAL Expands Plant in France
The manufacturer has doubled its production space and added a customer experience center at the Wittenheim site.
May 21, 2026
Little Caesars Puts Malaysia Expansion in Motion
The pizza chain’s debut unit, opening May 24, sets the stage for continued expansion across the country.
May 19, 2026
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Gains Ground Globally
The fast-casual inked a master franchise agreement that brings it to Guyana and seven Caribbean countries.
May 13, 2026
Dunkin’ Concocts Canadian Expansion Plan
Canadian restaurant operator Foodtastic also has grown Inspire Brands’ Jimmy John’s portfolio across Canada.
April 13, 2026
Church’s Texas Chicken Inks 600-Unit China Deal
It’s the brand’s largest international development deal to date and will lead to the first unit opening this summer.
April 7, 2026
Starbucks Finalizes Joint Venture With Boyu Capital
The deal marks ‘a significant milestone in the company’s long-term strategy to unlock sustainable, disciplined growth in China,’ it says.
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