TL;DR
Several international franchises have expanded to new locations, including Anytime Fitness in Saudi Arabia, Bonchon in Puerto Rico, and Moe's Casa Mexicana in India. Grimaldi's Pizzeria and School of Rock have also opened their first locations in Dubai and the United Kingdom, respectively.
Each month, we bring you a roundup of international franchise news. Here’s your December look at global franchise news, deals, and opportunities.
Anytime Fitness Gets Global Gains with Saudi Arabia Expansion
Bonchon Signs Deal To Open in Puerto Rico
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Opens First Restaurant in Dubai
Moe’s Casa Mexicana Debuts First International Location in India
RBI, CPE Join Forces To Expand Burger King China’s Presence
School of Rock Celebrates Grand Opening of First Location in the United Kingdom
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This story was originally published by Kevin Behan in Franchising.com on December 10, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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