All franchising articles – Page 2
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NewsAaron Moore-Saxton departs Sides
He has stepped down as MD of the fried chicken chain after less than a year in the role
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NewsSmacks to launch first travel hub site
The London-born QSR chain, which recently secured the backing of hip-hop duo Krept & Kronan, will open a location at Morden Underground Station in July
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NewsUS chain Go Greek Yogurt to make UK debut
The yogurt bar and café concept will launch its first UK bricks and mortar site in London’s Mayfair under plans to grow its estate to 50 locations globally by 2027
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NewsFranchise group PBV targets 30 sites within five years
The newly launched multi-brand operator is targeting growth across several concepts including Shah’s Halal Food, Smashville burgers, Tikka Nation, and Pizza 1889
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NewsF1 Arcade names new CEO as Jonathan Peters departs
Former Gordon Ramsay Restaurants COO Mat Horvath is to step into the driver’s seat at the competitive socialising group as it enters ‘a new phase of scale and operational focus’
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NewsCarl Clarke steps back from Chicken Shop following Kitchen Ventures deal
Clarke said it ‘felt like the right time to move on’ from the fried chicken group and will now be focusing on the growth and development of his Disco Brands platform
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Analysis & InsightSixes looks to future under new ownership
The experiential cricket concept has been acquired by a new vehicle, Sixes Entertainment Limited, backed by its secured lenders: Aurora Leasing and Vantage Capital
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NewsYousif Aslam exits Heavenly Desserts
Aslam, who founded the dessert café franchise with Mohammad Imran back in 2008, says he leaves the business in the hands of ‘a highly capable and committed leadership team’
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NewsEsquires Coffee reports strong systemwide sales growth across UK and Ireland
The Cooks Coffee-owned brand has reported a 22.8% increase in full year group store sales, supported by ongoing expansion of its franchised estate
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NewsShrimp & Co makes London debut
The Brixton opening is expected to be the first of several launches planned for 2026 for the casual dining seafood concept, as it accelerates its presence across the UK
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NewsSmacks Burgers & Hot Chicken secures backing from rappers
Sky News reports that Smacks has appointed hip-hop duo Krept & Kronan as creative directors and investors, as the brand kicks off a multimillion pound fundraising aimed at helping it grow to 100 UK sites
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NewsCreams completes strategic transformation
The 100-strong dessert café brand said it has successfully completed its repositioning towards a franchise-led, manufacturing-driven and scalable operating model
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NewsLeon brings back Nick Scovell to run restaurant operations
Scovell rejoins founder John Vincent as Leon rebuilds its senior team, bringing back those who were closely involved in the brand’s earlier expansion
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NewsMinor Hotels launches Colbert Collection
Taking its name from its Chelsea all-day restaurant of the same name, the premium soft brand will work with independent hotels owners via management and franchise agreements, with expansion planned in the UK and worldwide
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Analysis & InsightDublin down on growth – why quick-service brands are flocking to Ireland
The Emerald Isle’s QSR market is seeing an influx of operators crossing the Irish Sea attracted by surging consumer demand, a strong economy and favourable rates of VAT
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InterviewsBlack Sheep Coffee: ‘The main focus is honestly just growth’
Chief growth officer Isobel Childs says the coffee shop chain is aiming to reach 300 UK sites by end of 2028 with franchise agreements now in place across the country
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NewsAzzurri explores Dave’s Hot Chicken sale
The TowerBrook Capital Partners-backed group is understood to be preparing a sale of the UK and European franchises of Dave’s Hot Chicken for later this year
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NewsAuntie Anne’s ‘seeing strong demand’ as system sales rise
The hand-baked pretzel franchise has reported a sales uplift of 14% across its UK estate for 2025 amid rising demand from consumers for on-the-go treats
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InterviewsTaco Bell: ‘We’re at a tipping point of penetration’
Ian Cranna, general manager for UK and Europe, told MCA’s Food to Go Conference the US Tex-Mex chain is bullish about its growth prospects in the UK
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NewsBrewDog owner in talks to rebuy closed bars
Tilray Brands CEO Irwin Simon told The Times the focus for any expansion is likely to be on smaller-scale venues rather than huge sites like BrewDog’s venue in Waterloo Station
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