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The fast-casual giant is entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via a partnership with Alshaya Group, with the first location set to open in Riyadh's Sidra district.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding its Middle Eastern footprint with its first restaurant opening in Saudi Arabia later this month through a partnership with Alshaya Group.

The American chain is heading south of the border to sell Mexican-inspired food to Mexican customers, starting in Monterrey.

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International growth will be an important objective for the chain going forward, and lessons drawn from its Nuevo León location will inform further development.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in Mexico on Thursday, marking a new chapter in the chain's international growth strategy.

Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced that the first Chipotle restaurant in Mexico will open on Thursday, July 16 in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, part of the Monterrey metropolitan area, in partnership with Alsea

P.F. Chang's has expanded its airport locations, with new openings in Seattle, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., Bengaluru, and Guadalajara.

Spanish Franchise Association rebrands as Asociación Española de la Franquicia, welcoming franchisees as members.

Domino's Pizza has expanded into Uruguay and Latvia, marking the brand's entry into two new countries.

Multi-brand franchisees of foreign brands are increasingly common worldwide, often referred to as MUMBOs: multi-unit, multi-brand operators.

WhiteSpace Partners releases a 35-page white paper on European restaurant franchising.