TGI Fridays Expands Across India and Mexico Through New Master Franchise Partnerships
Sugarloaf TGIF Management, LLC, the privately held operator of the global TGI Fridays® brand, has announced two major international expansion agreements that mark a significant milestone in the brand’s global growth journey. Under new master franchise agreements, USR Hospitality (India)...
Read More
Zara Man Opens First U.S. Men’s-Only Boutique at South Coast Plaza
Global fashion retailer Zara Man has made its official U.S. debut with the opening of its first men’s-only boutique at South Coast Plaza, one of the country’s premier luxury shopping destinations. The new boutique reflects Zara’s continued evolution in store...
Read More
Gong cha Expands Globally: Caribbean Debut, Colombia Launch, and 100-Store Thailand Deal
Taiwanese bubble tea giant Gong cha continues its impressive global growth trajectory, announcing three major international expansions — a Caribbean debut in The Bahamas, a franchise launch in Colombia, and a 100-store master franchise agreement in Thailand. Caribbean Debut: Gong...
Read More
Urban Outfitters Expands in Spain with a New Valencia Store – A Global Retail Growth Story
Urban Outfitters, the iconic U.S. fashion and lifestyle retailer, continues its global growth momentum with the launch of a new store in the heart of Valencia, Spain. This marks the brand’s fourth store in Spain and its first location in...
Read More
Starbucks Targets 1,000 Stores in Mexico by 2026 as Latin America Expansion Accelerates
Starbucks Coffee Company is strengthening its position in Latin America with an ambitious goal to reach 1,000 stores in Mexico by 2026, reinforcing its leadership in the global coffee retail market. The announcement, made on International Coffee Day, marks a...
Read More
Bed Bath & Beyond Announces Franchise Model to Drive National Growth
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has unveiled plans to introduce a national franchise system, marking a major shift in strategy as the iconic home retail brand refocuses on a smaller network of company-owned stores complemented by locally owned franchise locations....
Read More
Alo Yoga Expands in Europe: Paris Flagship to Open on the Champs-Élysées in 2026
Los Angeles–based athleisure giant Alo Yoga is taking another major step in its international expansion with the announcement of its first-ever store in Paris, set to open in early 2026 on the iconic Avenue des Champs-Élysées. Located at 92 Avenue...
Read More
Chagee Opens Global Flagship in Malaysia and the World’s Highest Tea Bar in Bangkok
Chinese premium milk tea brand Chagee continues its global expansion drive with the launch of two flagship stores in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and a record-breaking new tea bar in Bangkok, Thailand. Global Flagship Opens at WOLO KL, Bukit Bintang Chagee’s...
Read More
Krispy Kreme® Expands Globally with New Openings in Spain, Brazil, and Uzbekistan
Krispy Kreme, one of the world’s most iconic sweet treat brands, continues to delight doughnut lovers across the globe with its latest wave of international expansion. In October 2025, the company opened its first-ever shop in Spain, marking a major...
Read More
Inditex Expands U.S. Presence with Stunning New Zara Flagship Store in Las Vegas
Inditex, the Spanish fashion powerhouse and parent company of Zara, continues its U.S. expansion strategy with the grand opening of a new three-story Zara flagship store at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. This marks another milestone...
Read More