Franchise, Investment & Market Intelligence

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The world’s largest fast-food chain by store count, Mixue Ice Cream & Tea, has officially announced its entry into the U.S. market. The beloved ice cream and boba brand will open its first location in Tribeca, New York City, later this year—marking a historic milestone for the rapidly growing Chinese…

Global fashion powerhouse H&M continues to strengthen its retail footprint, unveiling major openings in Los Angeles, USA and São Paulo, Brazil—two highly strategic markets for the brand’s long-term growth. H&M Opens Flagship Store at LA’s Original Farmers Market On August 22, 2025, H&M opened a 15,000 sqft, two-level flagship store…

Chinese milk tea brand CHAGEE is accelerating its growth across Asia with plans to enter Japan and South Korea, following recent store launches in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The brand is also set to make its debut in the Philippines this August, further cementing its vision to modernise tea culture…

Danish lifestyle brand Flying Tiger Copenhagen is accelerating its Asia-Pacific growth with the launch of its first store in Singapore and a new location in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Known for its playful, design-led, and affordable everyday products, the retailer continues to expand its global presence and now operates more than…

Aldi is accelerating its UK expansion plans with an ambitious target: opening one new store every week for the remainder of 2025. Alongside this, the discounter will also upgrade more than 20 stores by year-end, reinforcing its long-term growth strategy. Expanding Nationwide The next wave of openings will see Aldi…

Luckin Coffee has once again proven why it’s a global force in the coffee industry. In Q2 2025, the Chinese coffee giant posted a record-breaking US$1.72 billion in revenue, representing a remarkable 47% year-on-year growth. This surge comes as Luckin continues its aggressive expansion strategy, opening new stores worldwide while…

Yum China, operator of KFC, Pizza Hut, and other food and beverage brands, has reported strong growth for the second quarter of 2025, driven by network expansion, same-store sales increases, and digital innovation. For the quarter ending June 30, revenue reached US$2.8 billion, a 4% year-on-year increase, supported by a…

Subway, the world’s largest sandwich chain, is doubling down on its India growth story. The brand has announced its ambitious target of opening 100 new outlets across the country by next year, further cementing its dominance in India’s thriving quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector. Expanding Across Indian Cities Since entering the…

Bath & Body Works, the iconic beauty and fragrance retailer, is taking a bold step to connect with the next generation of consumers. This fall, the brand will bring its most popular body care, fragrance, and home products to 600 college campus stores across the United States—a move marking its…