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Subway ended 2024 with more than 1,000 new openings globally, marking its second consecutive year of positive net growth—even as U.S.

Wendy's plans to open 1,000 new restaurants globally by 2028

ABC Fitness is joining forces with fit tech leader EGYM in a strategic move to grow its presence in the U.K.

The European market has become increasingly attractive to U.S.-based restaurant franchise brands, driven by diverse growth opportunities and consumer demand.

European fitness market grows to 71.6 million members in 2024

Each month we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 6, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced Chipotle Honey Chicken will be available across restaurants in North America and Europe for a limited time.

Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness, and D1 Training offer gym franchise opportunities with investments ranging from $161,000 to $958,000

Chick-fil-A is investing over $100 million to expand its presence in the U.K., aiming to open five restaurants in the first two years, with locations in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London by early 2025.

F45's FS8 opens Pilates studio at San Diego military base

Russia's economy shows strong growth despite global economic challenges, driven by excessive spending and government policies.

US banks are vulnerable to a downturn, with credit risk being cycled out of banks only to return once more.

Europe faces a rare dilemma of dirt-cheap energy, with an excess of power being generated and a need to find efficient ways to utilize the surplus.

Russia’s gas industry is struggling to turn a profit due to a shift in the global gas market, with Europe’s gas tanks fuller than ever thanks to mild winters and increased imports of liquefied natural gas.

America consistently outperforms Europe in economic growth, attributed to a strong work ethic, with Americans working an average of 1,811 hours per year, 15% more than the EU average.

Unique as it may be, the combination of Pilates, yoga and tone is on its way to becoming a more common workout modality across the globe.

Europe’s economy faces multiple threats, including the influx of advanced and cheap Chinese goods, rising energy prices, and fiscal retrenchment.

A report from Randstad highlights the trends behind today’s talent scarcity, including an aging global population and workforce.

The global market for metamaterials and metasurfaces is rapidly evolving, with innovative applications across various industries driving significant growth.

Sungrow, a prominent PV inverter and energy storage system supplier, is set to unveil its latest liquid-cooled energy storage system, PowerTitan 2.0.

Zeki Research publishes a comprehensive report on the state of AI talent in 2024, highlighting the mobility of top AI talent and the health sector's acquisition of AI talent.

It is clear that Europe needs to increase its spending on defense, but this shift will be challenging for a continent that has long relied on the United States for its defense.

Europe successfully navigated through one winter after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Iberia Airlines accepted UnionPay on its website and app for online ticketing in 11 European countries.