TL;DR
Raising Canes plans to enter Mexico in 2026, while Fatburger has opened a location in Okinawa, Japan. Hotworx has expanded into Latin America with a master franchise agreement for Mexico.
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Raising Canes Plans To Enter Mexico in 2026
Fatburger Brings a Taste of Hollywood to Japan with Okinawa Opening
Hotworx Expands into Latin America with Master Franchise Agreement for Mexico
Krispy Kreme Announces Strategic Refranchising Agreement for Japan
Moran Family of Brands Goes Global with Acquisition of Mister Transmission
School of Rock ignites a new era of music and creativity in the Cape Winelands
Sidesis Coming to Scotland in 2026 With Two New Openings
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This story was originally published by Kevin Behan in Franchising.com on January 7, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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