
Nation's Restaurant News: Starbucks rolls out lighter Blonde Espresso nationwide
Starbucks fans can now try a new espresso across America, as the company premieres its Blonde Espresso nationwide.
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Starbucks fans can now try a new espresso across America, as the company premieres its Blonde Espresso nationwide.

Cauldron Ice Cream is expanding to Ontario, Canada, with five locations to be opened by experienced franchisees Serena Sun and Alex Wang.
American grill and sushi bar Kona Grill, Inc. has announced the opening of a third international franchise location at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Ontario.

The brand also has several locations in major places overseas including China, Spain, Canada, Russia and Singapore.

The largest hair salon company in the world continues to expand in Canada.

JAN-PRO continues global expansion, introducing new international markets and achieving record-breaking sales volumes.
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A franchisee is bringing multiple Wetzel's Pretzels locations to Canada, with plans to open eight stores across Alberta and British Columbia.
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

The Twitter hashtag turns 10 years old, having been first used by Chris Messina in 2007 to track trends and create group conversations.

Daryl Hunter spearheaded Zoup!'s first location in Canada, using his experience as a software consultant to navigate the process.

Jim Lesch leads merchandising at Wild Birds Unlimited with 300 stores.

The fast-casual pizza and salad chain has signed a franchise agreement to bring three new restaurants to the Carolinas.

Sport Clips helps its stylists and team members achieve their long-term career goals through comprehensive training and support.

Wild Birds Unlimited founder Jim Carpenter publishes a book on bird feeding, offering guidance on attracting and feeding backyard birds.

Alair has added eight new territories and achieved a 100 percent increase in system-wide revenue since implementing aggressive American development plans in late 2015.

KFC in New Zealand offers a limited-edition fried chicken bouquet for Valentine's Day, while a Canadian location offers a ChickenGram.

Great Clips plans to drive brand presence and growth throughout Canada, adding new territories and salons.

Best in Class Education CEO Lam left Vietnam as a refugee and founded the company in 1995, starting to franchise in the same year.

Alair Homes offers tips for improving the energy efficiency of homes, including focusing on leaks, insulation, and new mechanical equipment.

Homebuilder Alair has expanded its U.S. operations, adding to its success in the Phoenix market.

Carmelo Marsala's Spray-Net franchise has seen rapid growth and brand awareness after appearing on Shark Tank.

Canada offers a unique opportunity for US-based franchisors to establish international presence with minimal cultural and language barriers.