Middle East

Second Cup Coffee has hired Kim Rezk as chief of staff and transformation as it prepares for international expansion.

Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its 500th restaurant on Oct. 8 in Phoenix, Arizona, after starting in a parking lot with portable fryers and folding tables nearly 20 years ago.

Honestly Good Chicken Fingers partners with Serruya Private Equity for global expansion.

Strong Pilates is accelerating its global expansion, signing a 21-studio development deal for Saudi Arabia as the Australian-born fitness franchise eyes additional growth across Europe and the Middle East.

The global juice and coffee chain is introducing a new hot breakfast menu featuring eggs alongside a global campaign to position itself as a morning destination.

Mighty Auto Parts is a franchise brand that specializes in providing automotive parts, supplies and services, primarily to automotive service providers such as repair shops, dealerships and fleet maintenance facilities.

The activewear brand plans to open 20 new international locations and 25 U.S. stores over the next year as part of an aggressive global retail expansion strategy.

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

Ghazal, formerly global chief investment officer at Prologis, will lead Tishman’s international growth strategy and expand the firm’s presence into the Middle East and India by identifying acquisition and development opportunities in those markets.

Software giant Daxko has acquired FitnessForce to enhance its membership management capabilities for international franchise brands and multi-location operators.

In international franchising, momentum can be deceptive. A brand announces new deals in multiple countries, headlines celebrate global expansion, and the pipeline appears full.

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

Crunch Fitness is a global fitness franchise with over 500 clubs worldwide, offering a unique blend of serious training and offbeat attitude with accessible pricing and welcoming atmosphere.

M Browz, a med spa franchise, is expanding nationally and internationally after being built from a small brow studio in Ohio.

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.

Revl Training, an Australian-founded premium group fitness franchise, has named fitness and wellness entrepreneur Allen Law as its global chairman as it prepares to expand into the U.S., New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and the U.K.

Vaura Pilates, an athletic reformer Pilates experience owned by F45 Training, has named Luxe Fit Pilates its new master franchise partner that will grow the brand across Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Anytime Fitness opens 25th club in Indonesia amid global push

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has had devastating implications for the region’s economies.

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.

International franchise news highlights Saudi Arabia as the future frontier for global entrepreneurs, shifting consumer trends affecting quick-service restaurants, and expansion plans for brands like Chick-fil-A and Bonchon.

Taco Bell requires a net worth of at least $1.5 million and $750,000 in liquid capital for franchisees, with an initial franchise fee ranging from $25,000 to $45,000.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans