Japan is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 119 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
The cuisines of East Asia — China, Japan, and Korea — and Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore, have long had an impact on how Americans eat.
Founded in 1952, Randy's Donuts continued its growth trajectory in 2025, adding four new domestic locations.
TGI Fridays brought together eight of the brand's best bartenders from across the world to compete in the 29th World Bartender Championship, a flagship event at its Global Business Conference in Orlando.
Shoot 360 now has eight international locations across five countries, including Canada, Republic of Georgia, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan.
Orangetheory is the latest fitness chain to look to the restaurant business for leadership, naming former Pizza Hut U.S.
Starbucks could be on the verge of another significant overseas deal.
HFA report shows 10.7% median revenue growth among fitness operators in 2025
TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette plans to expand the brand globally and digitally
Bain Capital acquires Gong cha Global, a global bubble tea franchisor with over 2,200 locations across 33 markets.
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The Health & Fitness Association is targeting growth in the Asia-Pacific region by engaging with major fitness operators and market leaders at upcoming industry forums in Thailand, Japan, and China.
Pure Barre celebrates 25 years with a global barre class.
Global franchising is entering a period in which demographic forces can no longer be treated as background context.
The Australia-based Mexican chain is shuttering its Chicago-area restaurants after determining the U.S. market would require more capital and time than anticipated.
McDonald’s reported a 6% increase in global systemwide sales for Q1, crediting a strategic focus on value leadership, menu innovation, and marketing.
There is a version of the Asia franchise story that tells itself easily.
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Brands like Carl's Jr and KFC thrive overseas with smart changes.
Hudson met her husband and business partner, Shannon, as a student at a karate school Shannon owned with his brother at the time.
The Picklr reaches a franchise agreement with Nippon Pickleball Holdings to expand into Japan, with plans for 20 clubs in the next five years.
Pilates and yoga studios market to reach $521 billion by 2035
YogaSix franchisees form advocacy group with over half of studios.
YogaSix scales up as largest franchised yoga brand in the US
The Picklr, an indoor pickleball franchise backed by former NFL quarterback Drew Brees, is expanding to Japan through a master franchise agreement with Nippon Pickleball Holdings Co.