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Chipotle’s CFO highlights aggressive international growth plans through a mix of company-operated units in Europe and franchise partnerships in new global markets.

The Middle East’s largest gym chain is integrating Hyrox-specific training and multi-club competitions across its facilities in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.

GymNation , the fast-rising Middle East gym chain, is entering its next phase of rapid growth with a series of senior leadership hires and the opening of a new regional…

Chipotle plans global growth with recent openings in the Middle East

StretchLab reaches 500 studio mark in North America and 1000 licenses worldwide

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 22, 2024 // PRNewswire // - Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced the opening of its first location in Kuwait City in partnership with leading international franchise retail operator Alshaya Group.

Drybar expands to the Middle East with a 26-unit deal on the Arabian Peninsula, bringing the brand to Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE.

Chipotle has only signed one franchise agreement, which is in the Middle East, with Alshaya Group to open locations in Dubai and Kuwait in 2024.

Assisted stretching is one of the top wellness trends of 2024, and StretchLab, one of the ten boutique fitness brands under the Xponential Fitness umbrella, has capitalized on that demand with the opening of its 400th location, in Colorado Springs.

McDonald's provides free meals to Israeli soldiers, with franchise locations clarifying that the decision was made by the local franchise and not the global brand.

Xponential Fitness signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Kuwait for its brands Rumble, Club Pilates, StretchLab, and CycleBar.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Pokeworks is partnering with Talabat to expand into the Middle East, with plans to open 10 delivery-only locations in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain over the next three years.

Pokeworks continues global expansion with a partnership in the Middle East, strengthening its commitment to best-in-class relationships.

Subway beat 2021 sales projections by nearly $1.4 billion and reached its highest annual AUV since 2014.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

As a counsel with Lathrop GPM , a firm specializing in legal solutions for businesses, Erica Tokar advises franchisors on everything from state and federal regulatory compliance to drafting franchise…

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Muscle Maker Inc. inks a Master Franchise Agreement for 40 units in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, expanding its international presence.

Happy Joe’s signs master franchise agreement with H.J. Happy Joe’s for Restaurants L.L.C. to grow the brand abroad and open multiple new restaurants throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

Ziebart accelerates its franchise growth with multiple new agreements, expanding its footprint across the US and internationally.

Slim Chickens opens its fourth location in Kentucky, in Bowling Green.

Randy's Donuts announces franchise agreements and affiliate deals to grow to 164 locations across 2 states and 8 countries.