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Döner Haus, a German-style Döner concept, is opening its first Long Island location in Wantagh on Nov. 13.

Automechanika Frankfurt attracted more than 112,000 trade visitors from 173 countries during its five-day run, with artificial intelligence, connected vehicles and alternative powertrains among the technologies taking centre stage.

International franchise expansion is often measured by the number of countries on a map.

European pet food giant VAFO Group has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Berlin-based direct-to-consumer brand Pets Deli.

Franchisors must respect local norms to succeed internationally, with cultural failures potentially costing millions.

Haudecoeur expands its international footprint through the acquisition of German wholesaler Natur Food and Belgian manufacturer Heliadis to bolster its European food distribution operations.

The European health club giant is acquiring 41 company-owned locations in Germany, expanding its regional footprint to 115 clubs as part of an ongoing M&A growth strategy.

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Slim Chickens introduces Fried Cookie Dough Bites nationwide on June 15.

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Europe inspires fast food menu trends with doner kebabs and Crousty dishes.

The milestone of opening the 450th franchise location coincides with the brand’s expansion into Germany through School of Rock Candidplatz, owned by master franchisees Bill Cole and Dominik Ueblacker.

Signal is a global security services franchise business model specializing in customizable, technology-driven security, patrols and monitoring for residential, commercial and industrial clients.

McDonald’s reported a 6% increase in global systemwide sales for Q1, crediting a strategic focus on value leadership, menu innovation, and marketing.

(Reuters) — Gym operator Basic-Fit has suffered a data breach involving around 1 million members with 200,000 in the Netherlands alone, a company spokesperson said on Monday.

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In the Octagon, intensity is non-negotiable. UFC GYM, an official extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, takes a similar approach to expansion.

Franchise Equity Partners acquires IMO Car Wash from Driven Brands, expanding its portfolio to include 720 locations across the UK, Germany, and nine other European countries.

Pilates and yoga studios market to reach $521 billion by 2035

Hyrox partners with Fitness First in Germany, certifying 95 locations.

Virtuagym has launched its latest solution, Virtuagym Connect, a retrofit sensor that attaches to existing stack weight machines to automatically track repetitions, sets and weights and gamifies the training experience.

Studio Pilates International will open its first German location in Wiesbaden in 2026, marking a push into mainland Europe for the boutique fitness franchise.

YogaSix franchisees form advocacy group with over half of studios.