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Captain D's is set to open its first UK location in London this summer, while Church's Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken are expanding into Europe with 900 planned units. Other franchises such as JINYA Ramen Bar, McDonald's, Razzamataz Theatre Schools, School of Rock, and Slim Chickens are also expanding internationally.
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Captain D’s First UK Location Set To Open in London This Summer
Church’s Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken Expand Global Footprint into Europe with 900 Planned Units
JINYA Ramen Bar Opens Second Calgary Location
McDonald's Opens a Global Capacity Center in India
Razzamataz Theatre Schools Expands to Ireland
School of Rock Expands International Footprint with Master Franchise Agreement in Germany
Slim Chickens Expands with Wembley Opening
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This story was originally published by Kevin Behan in Franchising.com on April 9, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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