This year’s trade rollercoaster is creating headaches for Atlanta-based Cellairis, which has evolved in the last 25 years from a pure retailer of cell phone cases to a global company helping individuals and enterprises protect, repair and maintain their mobile devices.
Category: Franchising
Posted inChina
Could Popeyes Chicken Fly in China? Student Leaders Explore During International Business Case Competition
Could Popeyes’ signature Cajun-style fried chicken be a hit in China?
That was the question student teams were asked to tackle during Georgia State University (GSU) Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)’s recent International Business Case Competition.
Posted inSoutheast Asia
Chick-fil-A Picks First Asia Location as International Expansion Continues
Singapore is next up after the United Kingdom in 2025
Posted inSouth Korea
State’s Welcome Mat for Korean Investment Paves Way for CJ Foodville’s Gainesville Bakery Plant
Editor’s note: This commentary was written by CJ Foodville USA President Tony Hunsoo Ahn. Georgia has a nearly unmatched record in creating jobs for state residents by attracting investment from […]
Posted inUnited Kingdom
Chick-fil-A Headed to the U.K.
Chick-fil-A is set to open its first store in the United Kingdom in early 2025 and will launch five in the market within the first two years. The company […]
Posted inSouth Korea
Korean Bakery Chain Plans Large Gainesville Factory to Support Ambitious U.S. Growth
The Korean company behind a fast-growing bakery chain with a French name is spending $47 million to build a Georgia baked goods factory supporting its U.S. franchise push. CJ Foodville […]
Posted inEurope
WSJ: Chick-fil-A Set to Expand Globally in a Big Way
Chick-fil-A is set to invest $1 billion to pursue a major international expansion to tap new markets in Asia and Europe, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The homegrown chicken […]
Posted inCanada
Canadian Coffee Chain Tim Hortons Plans 15 Stores in Georgia
Ubiquitous in Canada but so far limited in its American presence, the iconic coffee and snack chain Tim Hortons is making a foray into Georgia, arguably the top hub for […]
Posted inBusiness, Franchising
Inspire Brands Aims to ‘Supercharge’ International Franchise Growth With New Hire
Building on recent global growth including newly opened Arby’s restaurants in southeastern Mexico and the first Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop in Morocco, Atlanta-based Inspire Brands is bringing in a new […]
Posted inPuerto Rico
Chick-fil-A, Krystal Ease Into Caribbean Franchising With Puerto Rico Locations
Two Atlanta brands are using Puerto Rico as a beachhead for expanding their restaurant concepts into the Caribbean — and perhaps beyond. Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-born chicken sandwich chain still growing rapidly in […]