Franchise

McDonald's to buy back Israel franchise following boycotts

05-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

McDonald’s is to buy its 30-year-old Israel franchise from its franchisee in the country Alonyal.

IHOP and Applebee’s owner targets UK market

22-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

US-based casual dining operator Dine Brands Global is looking to launch a ‘duel-branded restaurant concept’ in the UK that encompasses its IHOP and Applebee’s chains.

Burger brand Amigos looks to reach 100 sites

20-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

London-centric burger brand Amigos is looking for franchise partners to help it reach its goal of reaching a total of 100 UK sites within the next five years.

Benito’s returns to expansion trail with first franchised site

14-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Mexican burrito brand Benito’s is returning to the expansion trail this month with the launch of its first franchised site in the departure lounge of London Luton Airport.

US-based Korean fried chicken brand Bonchon looks to take flight in UK

27-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

US-based Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon has partnered with property adviser Christie & Co to bring its fast-expanding concept to the UK.

P.F. Chang’s UK acquired by Pizza Hut franchise

19-Apr-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

Pizza Hut franchise group Zaf Holdings has acquired the P.F. Chang’s flagship London site in Leicester Square, as well as the brand's master franchise rights in the UK.

Grounded Kitchen to open 50 new sites

16-Aug-2022 By Restaurant

Korean restaurant group Grounded Kitchen is looking to open 50 new sites across the UK as part of a franchise drive.

Pret to expand into India

30-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is to expand into India with up to 100 sites expected to open in the country over the next five years, under its latest global franchise agreement.

The Avocado Show eyes new year growth

10-Dec-2021 By Helen Gilbert

Netherlands-founded mono product restaurant The Avocado Show is set to open at least two more sites in London in the new year, having signed up a new franchise operator.

Pret signs two new UK franchise partners

01-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger has signed up two new UK franchise partners as it pushes ahead with plan to double the size of its estate within five years.

Pizza Hut Delivery looks to take its slice of grab-and-go

16-Nov-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Pizza Hut Delivery is to enter the grab-and-go market following a franchise deal with EG Group that will see eight stores open in petrol filling stations on a trial basis.

The Orange Buffalo to open first franchise site as it pushes ahead with expansion plans

14-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

New York-style chicken wing brand The Orange Buffalo will launch its first restaurant under franchise later in the autumn at the Riverside Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

The Avocado Show to make London debut in Mayfair next month

19-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Netherlands-founded mono product restaurant The Avocado Show will finally launch its first London restaurant next month on Princes Street in Mayfair.

Burger King partners with Parkdean Resorts

25-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Burger King UK has partnered with holiday park operator Parkdean Resorts for its latest franchise.

Thunderbird launches first site outside London following Parkdean Resorts franchise deal

23-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

London-based premium fried chicken brand Thunderbird has opened its first site outside of the capital having recently signed a franchise deal with holiday park operator Parkdean Resorts.

The Orange Buffalo secures second permanent site

07-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

New York-style chicken wing brand The Orange Buffalo has secured its second bricks and mortar site in the capital, on Argyll Street in Soho, which it will launch next week.

The Orange Buffalo set for global expansion as it accelerates franchise plans

05-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

New York-style chicken wing brand The Orange Buffalo is accelerating plans for both national and global expansion after signing its first franchise partner in the UK.

Tootoomoo signs franchise deal with Soar Group

28-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

London-based, pan-Asian concept Tootoomoo has signed a franchise agreement with Costa Coffee and Pizza Hut operator Soar Group.

James Cochran launches Around the Cluck franchise scheme

22-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Chef James Cochran says he is hoping to help a select number of pubs boost their profits through the launch of an Around the Cluck franchise scheme.

Slim Chickens begins south coast expansion with Southampton launch

22-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

The first of five planned franchise-run Slim Chickens restaurants for the south coast will open within Southampton’s popular in WestQuay Shopping Centre next month.

Jamie Oliver to take over Australian Jamie's Italian after franchisee went bust

04-Nov-2016 By Michelle Perrett

Jamie Oliver is set to take over the six-strong Australian-based Jamie’s Italian restaurant chain after its franchisee Keystone Group went into receivership.

Marco Pierre White to open 12 franchises this year

11-Jul-2014 By Ruth Williams

Sanguine Hospitality, the hotelier with a master franchise agreement with Marco Pierre White, is planning to open UK 12 restaurants under the Steakhouse Bar & Grill and New York Italian brandsthis year as part of its plans to roll out 50 over the...

New Moroccan fusion restaurant is franchised

31-Mar-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The Lifestyle Hospitality Group has franchised its Moroccan fusion restaurant Casa Maroc with Devon-based business AIS Hospitality Ltd (AIS) and intends to franchise five or six more nationally by the end of the year. 

Two solicitors take Tiger Bills restaurant franchise to North East

18-Sep-2013 By Emma Eversham

Qualified solicitors Mustaque Rahman and Istiaq Hasan are taking Tex Mex and Thai restaurant brand Tiger Bills to the North East next month with the opening of a new site in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.