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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Achieves Franchise Glory, But Wait, There's More!
Franchise Industry News
yesterday

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Achieves Franchise Glory, But Wait, There's More!

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf secured the No. 111 position on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranked primarily by global systemwide sales. Its international footprint and mix of cafés, drive-thrus and kiosks illustrate a flexible approach to franchise development, while the Benchmarking feature available through Gorilla Dash can help other operators evaluate location performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Shoot 360 Brings Its High-Tech Basketball Game to Manila
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
last week

Shoot 360 Brings Its High-Tech Basketball Game to Manila

Shoot 360 has entered the Philippine market with a technology-driven basketball training facility in Quezon City, bringing its international footprint to eight locations across five countries. As the company pursues further Asian expansion, the Knowledge Base feature available through Gorilla Dash offers franchise organizations a way to centralize training materials and operational guidance.

Aloha, Canada: The L&L Hawaiian Arrival Nobody Saw Coming
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
last week

Aloha, Canada: The L&L Hawaiian Arrival Nobody Saw Coming

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue will enter Canada through a five-unit franchise agreement with Edmonton Ice District Ltd., with the first restaurant planned for Edmonton in 2027. The expansion adds a new international market to the brand’s footprint, while the Recruitment feature available through Gorilla Dash can help franchisors organize prospective partner inquiries and support their development pipelines.

Freddy's Frozen Custard Storms Southeast Asia: Philippines First in Line
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
2 weeks ago

Freddy's Frozen Custard Storms Southeast Asia: Philippines First in Line

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is entering Southeast Asia through a five-unit development agreement in the Philippines, with the first restaurant expected to open in 2027. The deal highlights the importance of local market expertise in international franchising, while a Resource Library feature in Gorilla Dash can help franchise systems organize shared materials as they expand across markets.

Kyuramen's New Dumpling Destiny: Bao, Bowls, and Matcha, Oh My!
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 weeks ago

Kyuramen's New Dumpling Destiny: Bao, Bowls, and Matcha, Oh My!

KYURAMEN has expanded beyond its traditional ramen format with a Manhattan destination that brings Kyuramen Express, Bao Dumpling and Aokō Matcha together under one roof. The multi-concept model creates a broader menu and multiple daypart opportunities, while Financial Reporting available through Gorilla Dash can help multi-unit operators organize performance data across their businesses.

Gong cha Tea Invades Campuses: A New Brew for Academia
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
last month

Gong cha Tea Invades Campuses: A New Brew for Academia

Gong cha is taking its bubble tea concept beyond traditional storefronts through new Proud to Serve locations at UCSF and UC Berkeley, operated with Ladle & Leaf. The expansion highlights the value of adaptable franchise formats, while Gorilla Dash offers a Resource Library for organizing shared materials across franchise organizations.

Sessions Devours Little Bao Boy in a Saucy Acquisition
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

Sessions Devours Little Bao Boy in a Saucy Acquisition

Sessions has acquired Little Bao Boy after helping the Leeds-founded Asian street food brand expand nationally through its delivery kitchen network. As the brand moves toward QSR franchising and international markets, Gorilla Dash includes a Knowledge Base that can help franchise teams organize brand guidance and operational information across locations.

Chopstix's Noodle Mania Hits Gateshead with Irresistible Deals
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

Chopstix's Noodle Mania Hits Gateshead with Irresistible Deals

Chopstix has expanded its North East footprint with a new restaurant at Gateshead’s Trinity Square, following its Newcastle city-centre opening. The launch demonstrates how localized promotions can support restaurant openings, while Gorilla Dash’s Competitions and Promotions feature gives franchise operators a structured way to coordinate similar customer engagement campaigns.

Angry Crab Shack Bets on Experience as Ginni Naegle Takes the Helm of Franchise Operations
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
4 months ago

Angry Crab Shack Bets on Experience as Ginni Naegle Takes the Helm of Franchise Operations

Angry Crab Shack has named restaurant industry veteran Ginni Naegle as Director of Franchise Operations, reinforcing its commitment to franchisee support and systemwide consistency. Gorilla Dash includes a Knowledge Base feature designed to help franchise brands organize resources, streamline onboarding, and maintain operational standards across expanding networks.

Little Caesars Just Picked Malaysia for Its Next Big Pizza Bet
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
5 months ago

Little Caesars Just Picked Malaysia for Its Next Big Pizza Bet

Little Caesars has officially entered Malaysia with the launch of its first restaurant in the country, extending the company’s international reach deeper into Southeast Asia. As franchise brands scale into new consumer markets, tools such as Gorilla Dash Websites are becoming increasingly important in supporting regional digital presence and localized engagement.

Church’s Texas Chicken Just Picked the Biggest Stage in Fast Food
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
6 months ago

Church’s Texas Chicken Just Picked the Biggest Stage in Fast Food

Church’s Texas Chicken is entering China through a franchise partnership that calls for 600 or more restaurants over the coming years. The move begins in Shanghai and underscores the scale of systems needed for modern global franchising, from operations to Gorilla Dash CRM Integrations.

Chopstix Opens New Outlet in Colchester City Centre
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
7 months ago

Chopstix Opens New Outlet in Colchester City Centre

Chopstix continues its UK growth strategy with a new outlet in Colchester city centre. The launch supports local employment and follows international expansion into Paris, signaling confidence in high-footfall locations. The opening underscores trends in fast-casual dining and franchise scalability.

Partnership of the Year: Parkrun Teams Up with Zambrero to Tackle Hunger
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
8 months ago

Partnership of the Year: Parkrun Teams Up with Zambrero to Tackle Hunger

Zambrero has announced a one-year partnership with parkrun Australia that provides buy one get one free meal offers to parkrun participants and volunteers and supports the sustainability of free community running events. The collaboration aligns both organisations’ missions to promote healthy activity and global hunger relief through Zambrero’s Plate 4 Plate initiative.

ERA Group Gets a New Chief Development Officer: Marcel Lal
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
8 months ago

ERA Group Gets a New Chief Development Officer: Marcel Lal

ERA Group has named industry veteran Marcel Lal as its Global Chief Development Officer, a strategic hire designed to advance the company’s expansion in key markets, especially in the Asia Pacific region. Lal brings a decade of franchise leadership experience from InXpress and holds senior roles in franchising organizations. His appointment aligns with ERA Group’s award-winning global presence and underscores the importance of experienced leadership for international franchise growth.

Chopstix Takes Paris: Noodles and Ambition
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
9 months ago

Chopstix Takes Paris: Noodles and Ambition

Chopstix has launched its first French restaurant in Paris, marking a pivotal step in its European expansion strategy. With backing from QSRP, the brand aims to scale rapidly while adapting its model to local markets.

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