Covivio has completed a six-hotel German operator transition. Its projected savings show why owners must assess management separately from brand strength.
ABB’s proposed Mitsubishi Electric joint venture shows why market-entry strategy must address manufacturing control and ownership of overseas sales channels separately.
Kane Biotech’s non-exclusive Stevens agreement shows why regulated distribution depends on channel access, procurement and execution.
TempraMed’s exclusive Kuwait agreement shows why regulatory clearance, purchase commitments and distributor execution matter more than territory rights alone.
Chilco River has appointed Mercury Imports for a phased Texas rollout. The commercial test now moves to account wins, sell-through and repeat orders.
Zaxbys’ five-site Florida Turnpike agreement shows why specialist operators, adaptable formats and concession economics determine travel-hub growth.
The Joint’s Texas territory reacquisition shows how franchise systems can exchange intermediary reach for direct development control and revenue capture.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue’s five-unit Alberta agreement shows how a staged franchise launch can test operator capacity, sites, supply chain and unit economics.
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…
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…