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Domino's Pizzas makes it 300 stores in Europe.
franchise.net.au - Australian owned and operated pizza franchise Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (DPE) has opened its 300th European store. ... [more] 5 Jul, 2010
Coldwell Banker Announces New Master Franchisor in France.
rismedia.com - Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Demeure S.A. to expand the Coldwell Banker brand in France and into Monaco. ... [more] 29 Jun, 2010
Yogen Früz is coming to Greece.
greecepost.com - When the economy fizzled to the point where it was making lemons for developer George Traikos, he decided to sell, well, not lemonade, but yogurt. ... [more] 14 Jun, 2010
Accor Plans the Sale of 450 hotels.
carrentals.co.uk - Accor Hotels, the French hotel group, has announced that they are remaking themselves as a major franchiser and operator of hotels, rather than a hotel owner. ... [more] 20 May, 2010
Iceland's Pizza Huts (mostly) to go.
theglobeandmail.com - Pizza Hut is shutting down all but one of its restaurants in Iceland because of an economic crisis that has killed demand for its fast food, the firm said on Friday, just months after McDonald's left the island. ... [more] 9 Apr, 2010
Blockbuster files for bankruptcy in Portugal, blames internet piracy.
engadget.com - Don't start lining up the global dominos just yet but Blockbuster is filing for bankruptcy in Portugal. ... [more] 10 Feb, 2010
Want Free Wi-Fi? Get It In European Burger Kings.
qsrmagazine.com - Burger King Corp. announced an agreement with Anacapa Holdings Ltd., through which Anacapa will provide its "free-hotspot.com" brand of free Wi-Fi in 2,200 Burger King restaurants in 12 countries... [more] 2 Feb, 2010
Accor opens its 400th Etap hotel in Europe.
caterersearch.com - Etap Hotel, the budget brand from Accor, has opened its 400th hotel in Europe, in Verdun, France. ... [more] 16 Dec, 2009
Thousands queue for last Big Mac in Iceland.
reuters.com - Thousands of Icelanders lined up at McDonald's restaurants to order their last Big Macs before the U.S. fast-food chain abandons the crisis-hit island at midnight Saturday due to soaring costs. ... [more] 30 Oct, 2009
McDonald's to shut business in Iceland.
reuters.com - McDonald's said on Monday it would shutter its business in Iceland in the wake of the country's financial crisis, saying the economy and other challenges made doing business there financially impossible. ... [more] 26 Oct, 2009
Orkin Establishes International Franchise in Cyprus.
finance.yahoo.com - Rollins, Inc., a nationwide consumer services company, announced today that the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Orkin, has established a new international franchise in Cyprus. ... [more] 16 Oct, 2009
McDonald's McCafé Takes Aim at Starbucks in Europe.
businessweek.com - The Left Bank café is furnished with sleek wood paneling and leather armchairs. Patrons sip espresso from china cups and nibble on croissants and pastries. So what are those golden arches doing on the... [more] 24 Sep, 2009
McDonald's to move European head office to Switzerland. McDonald's is shifting its European headquarters to Geneva, in a snub to the European Union, to benefit from Switzerland's advantageous intellectual property tax laws. .... [more]
13 Jul, 2009
Edible Arrangements Signs Master Franchisee Agreements in Rome & Hong Kong. Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh fruit arrangements, announced today the signing of two Master Franchisee agreements in Rome, Italy and Hong Kong. .... [more]
13 Jul, 2009
World franchising trade fair opens in Athens. A world franchising exhibition opened in Athens with around 18,000 qualified investors from 30 countries expected to visit the event’s 200 exhibitors – 60 of whom have traveled from 17 countries to display their services. .... [more]
20 Feb, 2009
Franchise Direct Introduces the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe. Franchise Direct, one of the world's leading portals for franchise and business opportunities, has introduced its exclusive list of the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe. .... [more]
4 Dec, 2008
Home Instead Senior Care Expands into Finland, South Korea and Austria. Home Instead Senior Care, the world's largest provider of home care services for seniors, has expanded into Finland, South Korea and Austria. .... [more]
7 Nov, 2008
FFW bags Eversheds franchising team; relaunches construction team. Field Fisher Waterhouse has snared a three-lawyer franchising team from Eversheds in a bid to create Europe's largest dedicated franchising practice and is also relaunching its construction practice. .... [more]
2 May, 2008
Europcar commences first direct operations outside of Europe. Europcar has entered into an agreement to acquire the Australian and New Zealand subsidiaries of ECA Car Rental, which operates its "Master Franchise" within the Asia-Pacific region. .... [more]
29 Apr, 2008
First Choice Business Brokers Allocates Master Franchises in Europe. First Choice Business Brokers' (FCBB) plans to transfer its efficient franchise model containing business brokerage services to the European market now become concrete. .... [more]
1 Apr, 2008
Regis Completes Merger of European Franchise Salon Operations. Regis Corporation, the global leader in the $170 billion hair care industry, today announced the completion of the merger of its continental European franchise salon operations with the Franck Provost Salon Group. .... [more]
31 Jan, 2008
First Choice Business Brokers Breaks Into European Niche Market. Las Vegas franchise company plans offices in Germany and the UK to enlarge its network and make it attractive for European business owners and potential franchisees .... [more]
31 Jan, 2008
Future is branding and franchising for hotels. The growth of the hotel market in Europe will be driven by branding and franchising, according to leading industry figures. .... [more]
15 Nov, 2007
Auntie Anne's Moves into Honduras and Greece. Auntie Anne's Pretzels announced today that it is continuing its global expansion with the addition of stores in two new countries, Honduras and Greece. This development brings the chain's worldwide presence to 935 locations in 14 countries. .... [more]
1 Nov, 2007
Aussie Domino's eyes bigger slice of Europe market. Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd, the Australian franchise of the US pizza chain, will add at least 35 stores in Europe each year until it hits a target of 1000 stores, betting on rising demand for home delivered food. .... [more]
17 Oct, 2007
Regis to merge Euro. salons with Franck Provost. Hair salon operator Regis Corp said on Monday it agreed to sell a majority stake in its European hair salon franchise to Franck Provost Salon Group for an undisclosed sum, creating Europe's largest salon company. .... [more]
16 Oct, 2007
Italy’s Aeffe to step up presence overseas. Fashion holding company Aeffe, which made its market debut in July, forecasts a 10 per cent rise in 2007 revenue and double-digit growth in core profit as it increases its brands and licences. .... [more]
27 Sep, 2007
McDonald's aims for bigger bit of Europe. McDonald’s, the world's biggest fast-food chain, is planning a year of major investment in Europe as part of a renewed focus on the continent. .... [more]
21 Aug, 2007
Poor franchising can cost millions. Millions of pounds of income could be lost by hospitality and leisure companies, due to the failure to adequately monitor franchising agreements. .... [more]
5 Jul, 2007
Glohex plans 300 halal stores in Europe. Glohex Consulting Group Sdn Bhd, which developed the Halmart concept, is looking to open 300 Halmart stores in Europe over the next five years. .... [more]
1 Jun, 2007
First ever easyHotel franchisee to open second hotel. In what is being seen as a major vote of confidence, super-budget hotel operator easyHotel.com has revealed plans by their first ever franchisee to open his second easyHotel, in Zurich, in October this year. .... [more]
24 May, 2007
Quiznos Names Overseas President. Sandwich chain Quiznos said Friday it named Andrew G. Skehan as president for its Europe, Middle East and Africa operations. .... [more]
6 Apr, 2007
MALTA - Appointed Debenhams’ franchisee. Debenhams, one of the UK’s leading department stores groups, has appointed United Group its franchisees for Malta. United Department Stores, a fully owned subsidiary of United Group, will operate the franchise. .... [more]
31 Mar, 2007
ITALY - Konopizza Makes Franchising Master Licenses Available Internationally. Konopizza, an international pizza brand, is now looking for master franchise partners worldwide. .... [more]
1 Mar, 2007
EU to make offer of fast food restaurant-style 'franchised airline' offer to USA. Europe and the USA could be about to give the go ahead to McDonalds-style flying franchises in a bid to break the current deadlock in the stalled Open Skies negotiations. .... [more]
27 Feb, 2007
Growth on the menu at McDonald's. McDonald's is celebrating its best sales performance in Europe for 15 years after consumers got a taste for new products like chicken snack wraps. .... [more]
17 Jan, 2007
Kangnai Group to open franchise stores in France. Kangnai Group, one of the largest shoe manufactures in China, owns more than 200 shops including franchises overseas. .... [more]
14 Dec, 2006
Lee Cooper announces global retail plans. Concept Marketing, a franchiser of popular denim company Lee Cooper, has announced its intention to expand its business, hoping to operate 100 stores in Eastern Europe by the end of 2007. .... [more]
5 Dec, 2006
Choice gains franchises in Europe. Choice Hotels International has signed an agreement to purchase CHE Hotel Group's franchise covering Belgium, France, Portugal, Spain and parts of Switzerland. .... [more]
1 Dec, 2006
Century 21 real estate franchise comes to Cyprus. Century 21, the US-based franchisor of the world’s largest residential real estate sales network has come to Cyprus and aims to set up 21 shops with 100 associates. .... [more]
21 Nov, 2006
Benetton favours joint-ventures, franchising for expansion. The Benetton family, which controls the clothing company Benetton Group SpA, aims to develop the group through joint-ventures and franchising agreements, the daily La Repubblica said without giving a source. .... [more]
14 Nov, 2006
No-frills EasyGroup eyes Cyprus hotels sector. EasyGroup, which owns low-cost airline easyJet, plans to branch out on the Mediterranean holiday island of Cyprus with its easyHotels franchise. .... [more]
1 Nov, 2006
Marriott targets massive growth in Europe, Mideast. Marriott International, a leading international hotel group, has announced plans to increase the number of its hotel rooms outside of North America by more than 30 per cent by the end of 2009. .... [more]
22 Oct, 2006
GREECE - Engel & Völkers offers Greece franchise opportunities. Engel & Völkers, the leading real estate agency specialised in the sale of high-class residential and commercial properties, is offering Cypriot investors the unique opportunity to secure one of the 80 partnership licenses that are being offered for Greece. .... [more]
11 Oct, 2006
McDonald's Europe launches McPassport. McDonald's Europe launched the McPassport, an initiative to support the movement of McDonald’s restaurant employees throughout the European Union. .... [more]
15 Sep, 2006
ITALY - Franchising & Trade from October 20 to 23. The trade fair held at Fieramilano from October 20 to 23 will host the top franchising brands: everything from bookstores and cafés to services, travel and tourism, beauty centers and children’s clothing. .... [more]
4 Sep, 2006
Burger King Names New Europe Head. Burger King Corp. on Thursday named Peter Robinson, previously president of Pillsbury USA and senior vice president of General Mills Inc., as president of its Europe, the Middle East and Africa business. ....
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24 Aug, 2006
SPAIN - Bar-B-Cutie puts final touches on Spain franchise deal. Bar-B-Cutie has finalized an international master franchise agreement for locations in Spain. ....
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16 Aug, 2006
McDonald's profits from World Cup. Hamburger chain McDonald's has seen quarterly profits rise 57% as the football World Cup in Germany helped lift European sales to 10-year highs. .... [more]
25 Jul, 2006
Domino's pizza Europe. Europeans will see a lot more
of the box with the dots after Domino's Pizza Australia New Zealand
yesterday finalised buying 155 stores there. .... [more]
5 Jul, 2006
EU clears L'Oreal purchase of Body Shop. EU competition
authorities have cleared the purchase of beauty products chain Body
Shop International by France's L'Oreal SA. .... [more]
1 Jun, 2006
MALTA - Re/Max Malta opens St Paul's Bay franchise.
Regional director of Re/Max Malta Kevin Buttigieg recently announced
the opening of a new franchise office in the St Paul's Bay area -
Re/Max Park Estates. .... [more]
7 May, 2006
ITALY - Italian clothing franchises. Mondo Italia Gallery, which
is made up of a group of Italian clothes producers, is currently working
on the establishment of a strong sales network in CEE. .... [more]
24 Apr, 2006
Galway man to assist in growth of major franchise group in Europe.
A Galway-based businessman has taken on a new role as European Operations
Director charged with the growth of the Computer Troubleshooters franchise
into continental Europe. .... [more]
20 Apr, 2006
IKEA billionaire founder proud to be frugal at 80. IKEA
founder Ingvar Kamprad, ranked 4th richest man in the world, drives
a 15-year-old car and always flies economy class, in part to inspire
his 90,000 employees worldwide to see the virtue of frugality. ....
[more]
27 Mar, 2006
Research Indicates EU Is Hot Spot For Expansion Of Franchising.
The European Union represents a single market of more than 450 million
consumers in 25 nations. New research indicates franchisors worldwide
are poised to take advantage of this dynamic market. .... [more]
7 Mar, 2006
Gov't Supports SME's Franchising Growth in Greece and SEE.
The prospects of franchising growth are on an upward trend in the
Greek and Southeastern European markets as there are opportunities
and potential for entrepreneurship expansion. .... [more]
16 Feb, 2006
ITALY - McDonald's Rolls Out Nutritional Packaging. In
a public relations move with Supersize irony, McDonald's rolled out
its much-hyped "packaging with nutritional information"
on Tuesday at - of all places - the Winter Games. .... [more]
7 Feb, 2006
InterContinental to sell 36 European hotels. InterContinental
Hotels Group said on Tuesday it was putting 36 European hotels worth
600 million pounds up for sale in the final round of its sell-off,
to leave it with just 20 owned hotels. .... [more]
31 Jan, 2006
H&M misses expectations after decline in sales.
Hennes & Mauritz, Europe's largest fashion retailer, on Thursday
reported fourth-quarter net profit far below market expectations,
but considered its gross margin of 60 per cent "very satisfactory".
.... [more]
26 Jan, 2006
GREECE - Mothercare to Launch 20 Stores Abroad in '06.
Greek Kloukinas Lappas, a franchisee of British maternity, baby and
children's clothes store chain Mothercare for Greece and southeastern
Europe, aims to raise up to 20 its Mothercare stores abroad in 2006.
.... [more]
10 Jan, 2006
CYPRUS - The Mama of all pizza wars. A new pizza is
about to hit the Cyprus market, triggering off yet another sector
skirmish in the various ongoing trade wars on the island. .... [more]
4 Jan, 2006
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