Tag: master franchise opportunities
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IKEA is expanding into Costa Rica through Sarton Group, but the structure of the rollout is considerably more interesting than a conventional new-country store opening. Instead of beginning with one enormous IKEA destination store, the Costa Rican market is being developed through multiple retail and fulfilment formats, each serving a different role in the customer…
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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…
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SIXT Enters Tunisia Through Strategic Franchise Partnership as Global Mobility Expansion Accelerates
SIXT has entered Tunisia through a strategic franchise agreement with Tunifleet Car Rental, extending the German mobility company’s international network into another important North African tourism market. The partnership brings together SIXT’s global mobility platform with a locally established business backed by expertise in industry, tourism and hospitality. Operations have launched at major travel hubs…
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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…
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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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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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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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Most investors approach franchising the wrong way. They look for: But the most valuable opportunities in global brand expansion are never listed. They are allocated — strategically, quietly, and selectively. If you are aiming for exclusive territory control, you are not competing for a store. You are positioning for market ownership. Who This Is For…