Category: Market Entry & Expansion
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Belgian premium burger chain Manhattn’s is preparing for a major expansion phase, with ambitions to grow to 50 restaurants by 2029 and franchise partners expected to play an increasingly important role in taking the brand across Western Europe. The company has already established a strong base in Belgium, recently opening its 10th Belgian restaurant, while…
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South Korean coffee chain TheVenti is entering the Philippines through a master franchise agreement with JJR Brothers Food Corp., establishing what the company intends to use as a platform for broader expansion across Southeast Asia. The first Philippine store is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026. For TheVenti, this is an important…
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is accelerating its franchise expansion, with approximately 60 new restaurants planned for 2026 as the American fast-casual chain moves towards and potentially beyond the 600-location milestone. The expansion is being driven largely by franchise partners, including existing operators that are committing additional capital to new territories. Approximately one-third of Freddy’s…
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Marks & Spencer is preparing for a new chapter in the Philippines after appointing MAP Group as its new franchise partner for the market. The agreement keeps Marks & Spencer in the Philippines following the conclusion of its previous operating arrangement and places the business in the hands of a regional retail group that already…
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U.S. Polo Assn. is entering another significant phase of international growth, with the brand targeting a global network of approximately 1,500 stores by 2030 while continuing to expand across some of the world’s most important emerging consumer markets. The scale is notable, but the structure behind the growth is even more important. Unlike international fashion…
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Frasers Group has acquired Harvey Nichols out of administration, bringing one of Britain’s best-known luxury department store businesses into a retail portfolio that already stretches across sports, premium fashion, luxury and department stores. The transaction includes Harvey Nichols’ six UK stores, online business, inventory, more than 1,000 employees and, significantly, its international franchise agreements. For…
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SKIMS is entering India through a strategic partnership with Reliance Retail, marking another major international step for the shapewear and lifestyle brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede. The initial rollout will be led by Reliance Brands, beginning with physical stores in Delhi and Mumbai before expanding into additional cities and sales channels. For…
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Chez Albert Prepares for International Expansion as Belgian Waffle Brand Unveils New Global Identity
Belgian waffle specialist Chez Albert is preparing for the next stage of its development, unveiling a completely refreshed brand identity as it looks beyond Belgium for future growth. The company has opened its ninth Belgian location, securing a prime site on Leysstraat at the beginning of Antwerp’s Meir, one of the country’s most important shopping…
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Alo Yoga is preparing one of its most significant European market entries to date, with five stores planned across Germany. The Los Angeles-based premium activewear and wellness brand is targeting Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne and Munich, placing its first German stores in some of the country’s most valuable fashion and luxury retail locations. The choice…