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title: "International Franchise News, Deals, & Opportunities Through the First Half of 2026"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/88fa0f2f-9bdb-46de-b249-e8532ad98978
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/articles/20260708_international_franchise_news_deals__opportunities_through_the_first_hal.html
author: "Kevin Behan"
category: "Franchise Industry"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
published: 2026-07-08T10:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:16:18.237Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/art/articles/10596_plate.jpg
---

# International Franchise News, Deals, & Opportunities Through the First Half of 2026

**TL;DR:** Century 21 Brand expands its global footprint with the opening of its first Arab Emirates office. Houston-based Hot Chicken lands a major UK deal, while Playa Bowls launches its Canadian expansion with its first international location in Toronto.

*By Kevin Behan, originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-07-08. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/articles/20260708_international_franchise_news_deals__opportunities_through_the_first_hal.html).*

## Story

Each month, we bring you a roundup of international franchise news. Here’s your July look at global franchise news, deals, and opportunities.

Century 21 Brand Expands Global Footprint with Opening of First Arab Emirates Office

Houston, TX Hot Chicken Lands Major UK Deal

Playa Bowls Launches Canadian Expansion with First International Location in Toronto

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Expands Global Footprint with New Openings Across Canada, Australia, and Egypt

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Originally reported by Kevin Behan, Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/articles/20260708_international_franchise_news_deals__opportunities_through_the_first_hal.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/88fa0f2f-9bdb-46de-b249-e8532ad98978).