Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon expands to Puerto Rico Bonchon releases its US priority expansion markets for 2026, including Chicago, Kansas City, Omaha and San Antonio. Industry News November 25, 2025 No Comments Chicken chain expands to Puerto Rico due to strong regional demand for Korean cuisine.Read More
QSR chain strategies: Popeyes accelerates growth in Mexico Popeyes sets its sights on one of Latin America's most dynamic and fast-growing QSR markets. Industry News October 6, 2025 No Comments QSR chicken chain plans to open more than 300 restaurants over the next 10 years.Read More
Fatburger chain returns to Japan Four locations are set to open in Okinawa over the next five years, with the first unit slated to open before the end of 2025. Industry News September 26, 2025 No Comments Fatburger parent company partners with operator Green Micro Factory to bring the burger brand back to Japan.Read More
Dave's Hot Chicken accelerates international expansion UK-based Azzurri Group receives exclusive development rights across Europe. Industry News September 2, 2025 No Comments UK-based Azzurri Group is set to develop 180 Dave's Hot Chicken locations across 10 European countries.Read More
Firehouse Subs accelerates Mexico expansion with 100 openings over five years Firehouse Subs sandwich brand and Foodplay agree to develop and grow Firehouse Subs in Mexico. Industry News May 28, 2025 No Comments Foodplay is set to open the first Firehouse Subs restaurant this year in Monterrey, Nuevo León, followed by additional openings in the metropolitan area. Read More
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit debuts retail meat products to international market Barbecue brand expands its global footprint. Industry News April 23, 2025 No Comments Dickey’s Barbecue Pit announces the international expansion of its All-Pork Sausage Ropes into South Korea.Read More
Plant-based deli meat company debuts in Canada Prime Roots launches in Canada following its two-year debut in the US. Industry News April 4, 2025 No Comments Canadian-founded company returns home with the country's first mycelium-based deli meats. Read More
Church’s Texas Chicken debuts in Germany International expansion leads Church's Texas Chicken into Germany, Hungary, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Morocco. Industry News April 3, 2025 No Comments Company is on track to grow its international presence by more than 50% in the next four years.Read More
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit debuts in the Philippines Menu blends Dickey's traditional offerings with Filipino flavors. Industry News March 19, 2025 No Comments Location opening is part of Dickey’s larger push into Southeast Asia.Read More
Jollibee launches first US franchising program Jollibee currently operates 76 stores spanning 14 states in the US and 28 stores in Canada. Industry News March 11, 2025 No Comments QSR chain plans to have 350 stores across both the US and Canada in the next couple of years. Read More