International expansion

Zia Lucia plots international expansion via new franchise model

04-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

London-based pizzeria group Zia Lucia is aiming to reach 100 sites within five years amid plans to roll out a new international franchise model across Europe and the Middle East.

Junsei opens first international outpost

27-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

Junsei, the high-reaching yakitori restaurant in London’s Marylebone, has launched an international outpost in Indonesia, with further expansion planned.

Tortilla rolls into France with acquisition of Fresh Burritos

25-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

Tortilla has acquired France’s largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant group, providing a platform to accelerate its ambitions to franchise across Europe.

Pret abandons plans to open is Israel

04-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger has abandoned plans to expand into Israel after terminating its franchise agreement with multi-national retailer Fox Group and global foodservice business Yarzin Sella Group.

Jamie Oliver Group plots further European expansion

14-May-2024 By James McAllister

Jamie Oliver’s restaurant group is targeting further expansion in Europe having launched its first outpost in Germany.

I am Döner secures first site in Canada

10-May-2024 By James McAllister

I am Döner has secured its first site in Canada as it continues to push ahead with plans to expand internationally.

Tortilla looks to accelerate growth through franchising as revenue continues to climb

24-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Tortilla is aiming to accelerate its expansion by ‘doubling down on franchising’ as it looks to capitalise on UK and international growth opportunities.

Chotto Matte to expand into Georgia

19-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Kurt Zdesar’s Japanese-Peruvian restaurant brand Chotto Matte is continuing to push forward with international expansion having secured a site in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Knoops plots international expansion

19-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Artisanal hot chocolate café concept Knoops has agreed its first international partnership to open sites in the Middle East, with expansion into the US and China also being discussed.

Patty & Bun to launch first international outpost in Dubai

02-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

Burger slinger Patty & Bun is to become the latest UK-based restaurant operator to open an outpost in Dubai.

JKS targets US market after latest funding round

04-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

JKS is eyeing expansion into the US market as well as further growth in the Middle East following the completion of its latest funding round.

Berenjak launches international outpost in Dubai

27-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

London-based Persian restaurant brand Berenjak has launched its first international location in Dubai’s Dar Wasl district.

Pret looks to accelerate US expansion through new joint venture

20-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is to accelerate its expansion in the US through a new joint venture (JV) with existing franchisee, Dallas International.

Jamie Oliver Group looking to reach 200 sites by 2027

29-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Jamie Oliver’s restaurant group has set plans to have a global estate of more than 200 sites by 2027.

LSL Capital to take Jamavar and MiMi Mei Fair to Dubai

27-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

LSL Capital, the luxury London-based group led by Samyukta Nair, is to establish outposts in Dubai for both its Jamavar and MiMi Mei Fair restaurant brands.

Leon to launch in Italy

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Leon will open its first outpost in Italy later this year in Rome as part of a partnership between SSP Group and Italian rail station operator Grandi Stationi.

Neat Burger eyes further international growth following latest funding round

31-May-2023 By James McAllister

Neat Burger, the London-based vegan fast food concept backed by Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio, is plotting further international expansion after raising $18m in its latest funding round.