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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) and Mid-City Operadora Sapi de CV (Mexico) will collectively develop…

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 design, digital integration, and customer experience, marking another milestone in…

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 cha to Open First Resort-Based Store in The Bahamas Gong…

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 the Valencian Community, reinforcing the city’s emerging status as one…

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 new phase of growth for the brand in Latin America…

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. The move signals a bold step toward capital-efficient growth, allowing…

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 des Champs-Élysées, the new 2,120-square-meter flagship will occupy the former…

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 newest global flagship, Chagee Wolo KL, officially opened in Bukit…

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 milestone in its European growth strategy. The new Hot Light…