
Watch List: A look at 20 standout Asian chains
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.
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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.
With events in Brisbane, Singapore and Los Angeles, Global Games brought that opportunity to Fitstop members across different communities.

The fast-casual giant has opened its first Asian location in Seoul, South Korea, through a partnership with Sangmidang Holdings as part of its global expansion strategy.

Chipotle announces first opening in Asia, in Seoul, South Korea

Chipotle has entered the Asian market with its first location in Seoul, South Korea, through a partnership with the group responsible for Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin'.

Revl launches Underground, a fitness racing event with 48 racers.

Yo-Chi frozen yogurt chain debuts in US with Dallas location
Yo-Chi, Australia’s leading self-serve frozen yogurt brand and one of the country’s fastest-growing hospitality concepts, announced today on its social media, @iloveyochius, that it will open its first U.S.

The Australian boutique fitness franchise has opened its first studio in Taipei, marking its eighth market and pushing its global footprint past 50 units.

The Australia-based franchise with an on-trend functional fitness competition has studios coming to big cities in Texas, following openings in California and Pennsylvania Houston i

Sportball's "Fun-First" approach to business emphasizes the importance of safety and fun for children, with a focus on teaching valuable skills and lessons.

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 Australia-based Mexican chain is shuttering its Chicago-area restaurants after determining the U.S. market would require more capital and time than anticipated.
There is a version of the Asia franchise story that tells itself easily.

Fitstop is officially entering the fitness-competition market with the launch of Global Games.
The new location, open at Universal Studios in Sentosa, Singapore builds on the brand’s successful market entry following the launch of its first Singapore store in April 2025.

Mathnasium Learning Centers wraps 2025 with record growth and ambitious plans for 2026.

One of New York City’s most intense boutique fitness studios is now franchising its experience beyond NYC and into Southeast Asia.

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Southeast Asia emerges as a franchise powerhouse with 700M consumers

Anytime Fitness Asia is launching a new brand campaign across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan as consumer data reveals a shift in fitness priorities from physical

Anytime Fitness Singapore has opened its 125th location after adding eight new clubs in the first quarter, expanding its footprint across residential neighborhoods, commercial hubs and central districts.

Community. Every fitness brand talks about it — but at Fitstop, it’s not a buzzword.

The Gym Pod debuts private gym pods in Hong Kong