Tampa, Fla. — The first location of api(+)’s new grocery store prototype for Walmart China has opened in the southern city of Shenzhen. It is the first of a new small-format, tech-centric chain.
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Paducah, Ky. — More than 3 years in the making, Dippin’ Dots and Doc Popcorn will debut in China for the first time. America’s leading flash frozen beaded ice cream company and the largest franchisor of fresh-popped popcorn plan to
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Scottsdale, Ariz. — P.F. Chang’s, the full-service Asian restaurant industry leader, has opened its first restaurant in China at the No1 Mall on the iconic Nanjing Road in Shanghai. P.F. Chang’s currently owns and operates more than 300 restaurants in
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New York City — Subsequent to its successful re-launch in 2017, the iconic toy retailer FAO Schwarz continues its international growth strategy, propelling the brand into new global markets, channels and categories. FAO Schwarz also recently revealed plans to build
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Seattle — Starbucks Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 50% share of its East China (East China JV) business from joint venture partners, Uni-President Enterprises Corporation (UPEC) and President Chain Store Corporation (PCSC) for approximately
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Hollywood, Calif. — Wahlburgers, the better burger restaurant brand founded by Chef Paul Wahlberg and celebrity brothers Mark and Donnie, will expand to Asia in 2017 through a joint venture with Cachet Hospitality Group (CHG). The first three restaurants are
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Atlanta — FOCUS Brands Inc. plans to grow the presence of its Cinnabon® and Auntie Anne’s® brands as part of an aggressive international growth strategy and is seeking qualified franchisees to develop these global brands in China.
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Atlanta — FOCUS Brands welcomes Ken Chen as senior vice president and managing director of Asia Pacific. In his new role, Ken will continue to grow FOCUS Brands’ current retail business in existing markets, as well as expand the portfolio
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New York City — Luxury Italian brand Bruno Magli has formed two new partnerships in Asia with Sitoy Retailing Ltd. in China and Bruno Magli Partners Co., Ltd. in Japan. Included in the retail strategy are at least 15 new
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Tampa, Fla. — World of Beer, the Tampa, Fla.-based craft tavern concept featuring 550+ craft and international beers, has signed a franchise agreement to expand internationally for the first time. The new tavern will be located in Shanghai, China, and
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