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EVENTS | 22 August 2025
Franchise Mastermind: Your Journey Continues on TFA
Franchise Mastermind has always been more than just a workshop, it’s where aspiring franchisees meet real franchisors and experience the decision-making journey first-hand.

NEWS | 8 February 2023
Luckin Coffee Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion and Opens 500 New Stores in China
According to industry sources, the largest coffee chain in China, Luckin Coffee is eyeing expansion across Southeast Asia and plans to open 500 outlets across China in tier three and four cities.

NEWS | 8 February 2023
Popular US Chain Cinnabon Opens At Raffles City in Singapore
Cinnabon, one of the world's most recognized and sought-after franchise brands, officially opens at Raffles City Shopping Centre.

NEWS | 21 January 2023
Restaurants Brand Asia Plans to Open 300 Popeyes Stores In Indonesia in 2023
Restaurant Brands Asia, the owner of four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHO

NEWS | 20 January 2023
Popular Japanese Fast Food Franchise Chain Ikinari Steak Opens First Outlet in the Philippines
Popular Japanese fast food steak chain Ikinari Steak — known for being a standing-only steakhouse, recently opened its first outlet in Southeast Asia in the Philipp
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