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Houston Hot Chicken, backed by PizzaExpress, confirms second UK restaurant
03/09/2026PizzaExpress, which holds the UK franchise rights to Houston Hot Chicken, will open the American hot chicken chain's second UK restaurant this winter at the Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury. The opening follows Houston Hot Chicken's first UK site in Stevenage,…
Dirt Coffee nears its first international master franchise deal
02/09/2026Dirt Coffee, the low-cost coffee and matcha franchise founded by Triple Two Coffee's David Hodgetts, is closing in on its first international master franchise agreement, trade title Propel reported this week. Hodgetts said he was confident of reaching 100 sites…
Explore Franchise Opportunities at the International Franchise Show 2026
11/03/2026The International Franchise Show 2026, the UK’s premier event for aspiring business owners, returns to ExCeL London on 17–18 April. The two-day event brings together over 250 vetted franchise brands across more than 25 industries, providing attendees with the insights,…
IFA Annual Convention 2026 – Las Vegas, 23-25 February
09/02/2026L’Express Franchise US will be attending the 66th Annual International Franchise Association Convention in 2026. As the largest and most influential gathering in franchising, IFA26 brings together franchisors, franchisees, suppliers, and industry leaders from across the country. Our team looks…
Paris Baguette opens 700th store in London’s Westfield
03/12/2025Paris Baguette, the global bakery-café franchise, is adding a new location in Westfield, West London, expanding its global store count to 700. The Westfield store is Paris Baguette's second franchise store in the UK as it seeks to expand into…
Jersey Mike’s appoint President of International as they plan global expansion
03/12/2025US sandwich franchise Jersey Mike’s has appointed fast food restaurant industry veteran Andrew Skehan as President of International as it seeks to expand its global reach, with a focus on Canada and the UK. Skehan has worked in international strategic…
Panorama of franchising in Quebec in 2024
04/09/2024According to recent data and information published by the Fédération québécoise de la franchise (CQF), in 2023 Quebec had more than 9,000 franchised establishments, generating more than $58 billion in annual sales Franchising is present in all regions of Quebec,…
The franchise landscape in Spain
28/08/2024In the midst of a complex economic outlook marked by global uncertainties, the franchise industry in Spain remains strong and shows remarkable growth and adaptability. According to the latest data from the Spanish Franchisors Association (AEF), in collaboration with the…
Franchising in Belgium
26/07/2024Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run your own business, but under the wing of a big brand? Welcome to the world of franchising in Belgium, an industry that attracts both cozy local boutiques and giant…
3 French franchises exporting internationally
08/05/2024According to the Fédération Française de la Franchise, more than 2,800 French brands have international operations. These brands generate sales of over 70 billion euros, and contribute to the creation of over 600,000 jobs abroad thanks to French franchises. The…
