U.K.

Houston TX Hot Chicken opened its first international location in Stevenage, a Hertfordshire town about 30 miles north of London, on Oct. 31.

Jersey Mike’s opened its first restaurant in the United Kingdom, located at 1-4 Argyll Street, W1F 7TA, in London.

Houston TX Hot Chicken opens its first international location in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK, as part of a 50-unit expansion plan.

KFC's U.S. comeback plan continues to navigate a competitive QSR environment, with the Popcorn Chicken generating a strong consumer response.

Taco Bell is rebounding from a Cyclospora‑related 4% drop in U.S. same‑store sales in Q3, with weekly gains, a 25% YoY loyalty growth, and 38% of Yum’s domestic profit.

Jersey Mike’s doesn’t need much help getting consumers to recognize its name.

Stratus Clean nears 100 master territories with 97 active regions.

Jersey Mike's Q3 comps rose 3% toward $2M AUV goal

Captain D’s, the leading fast-casual seafood franchise in the United States, is building momentum for international growth as interest from prospective franchise partners expands across Europe.

Captain D's is building momentum for international growth as interest from prospective franchise partners expands across Europe.

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.

Tutu School launched an advisory council to reimagine ballet and improve the experience for young dancers.

Subway unveils new prototype for Europe, Middle East, and Africa growth

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls serves luxury lobster to customers at 43 locations.

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls has 43 units, seeks multi-unit franchisees

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls has 43 locations across 15 US states

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CareTrust REIT acquires 45 U.K. care homes for $1.5 billion

NRG Gyms has secured a £18.7 million ($24.8 million) funding package from HSBC UK as the gym operator looks to accelerate its expansion across the United Kingdom.

When families choose an after-school activity for their child, they want more than simply somewhere to spend a few hours each week.

Duck & Dry targets 60 UK locations in five years

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.

The sandwich chain is shifting its marketing strategy toward digital channels and social media to attract younger consumers and increase transaction frequency.

The hot chicken concept has secured a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to open 50 locations across the United Kingdom over the next three years.