
International Franchise News, Deals, & Opportunities for May
Each month we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.
Mexico is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 220 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Dodo Pizza has entered the Mexican market through a master franchise agreement with Helper Holding, with the first restaurant opening in Zapopan [[2026-10-21 Dodo Pizza Signs Master Franchise Deal in Mexico]]. * Papa Johns has named KM Capital as its new franchise partner in Mexico, where it will oversee 44 existing restaurants [[2026-08-26 Papa Johns Names KM Capital as Mexico Franchise Partner]]. * Dog Haus has entered the Mexican market with its first restaurant in Mérida, marking a milestone in the brand's expansion [[2026-07-28 Dog Haus Enters Mexico, Launching Multi-Unit Expansion With First Restaurant in]]. * Randy's Donuts has locations in several countries, including Mexico [[2026-10-29 Randy's Donuts (618c62)]]. * The International Franchise Association (IFA) signed a Trilateral Cooperation Agreement with the Mexican Franchise Association (AMF) and the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) to establish a framework for collaboration among the leading franchise organizations in North America [[2026-08-24 IFA Enters Trilateral Agreement with Mexican and Canadian Franchise Associations]]. * Chipotle and Dog Haus have entered Mexico with new store openings [[2026-08-14 International Franchise News, Deals, & Opportunities in the Summer of 2026]]. * A cyclosporiasis outbreak has been traced to lettuce provided by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell, leading to menu changes [[2026-07-20 Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce, restaurant bankruptcies surge]]. * The US has imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, including vehicles, as a result of renewed talks regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) [[2026-07-22 50% tariffs imposed on Canadian goods, imports]].

Each month we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.
Ziebart’s first store in Utah comes at the hands of local entrepreneur Mohammed Giravi, who is targeting Bluffdale for the development of his location.

President Donald Trump implemented reciprocal tariffs on April 2, 2025, affecting various countries and industries, including the US real estate market.
Ziebart renews Canada master franchise and expands to Mexico with 10 stores

Rising recession risks are being flagged by economists, with potential impacts on the franchise world, amid market volatility and policy concerns.

On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued three executive orders, which included a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on imports from China.

Pure Barre launches Barre Stronger Challenge with 20 classes in 31 days.

UFC Gym, an official extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is opening more than 45 locations this year across the globe and will soon introduce its Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) studios, a new franchise concept co

A survey by Alignable found that 30% of small business owners anticipate revenue losses due to proposed tariffs, while 40% believe they will have no impact.

Portable storage franchise Go Mini’s accelerates expansion with new locations and growing market demand.

Freshslice Pizza takes a unique approach to franchising with no royalties or advertising fees, focusing on picking the right franchisees.

The proposed tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China could impact franchisees in the US.

Twin Peaks Restaurant is preparing for accelerated growth in 2025, with plans to open new locations and introduce new menu items.

Each month we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces a series of new Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express openings in Mexico.

Commando, a fast-growing boutique fitness brand based in Mexico, has received investment from an American private equity firm, setting the stage for further expansion across Mexico and internationally.

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

Subway recently announced it has reached commitments from franchisees to add 10,000 international restaurants.

Club Pilates is headed to Mexico following a master franchise agreement signed with Riser Fitness that will see at least 65 studios open over the next ten years.

Pure Barre is expanding to Mexico following a master franchise agreement that will see the first location opening in Q1 2025 in Mexico City, adding to its 600+ studios.

Tru by Hilton is a hotel brand in the mid-scale lodging market, with a streamlined and consistent experience for guests, and 293 locations in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil.
Pure Barre expands into Mexico with first location in Q1 2025.

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness is a boutique fitness franchise that blends yoga, strength training and fusion-style workouts inside FAR infrared heated studios.

Marco's Pizza announces the launch of its new Triple Pepperoni Magnifico Pizza, a limited-time menu item featuring three types of pepperoni, offering a pepperoni pizza experience like no other just…