South Korean coffee brand Angel-in-Us is returning to Indonesia, six years after withdrawing from the market. But it is not returning under the same structure. Lotte GRS has signed a master franchise agreement with Indonesia’s Bogajaya Group, replacing the direct operating model previously used by the brand with a locally led franchise structure. The first…
Dunkin’ is returning to Puerto Rico through an exclusive development and operating agreement with Fusion Restaurant Group, bringing the brand back to the market with restaurant openings expected to begin in 2027. The return is commercially significant. Dunkin’ is one of the world’s largest coffee and baked-goods restaurant brands, with more than 14,200 restaurants across…
Taco Bell is returning to the United Arab Emirates after a 14-year absence, but the structure behind its return is arguably more important than the reopening itself. Americana Restaurants has secured an exclusive development agreement with Taco Bell UK and Europe, a Yum! Brands subsidiary, to bring the brand back to the UAE. The rollout…