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 […]
Category: Franchising
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Atlanta-based Inspire Brands to Introduce Arby’s in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will soon “have the meats,” presumably without the pork. Inspire Brands, the fast-growing Atlanta-based franchising company, has ambitious plans for its Arby’s sandwich concept in the Middle […]
Inspire’s Purchase of Dunkin’ Brings Two More Global Brands to Atlanta
While the announcement offered no hint of how operations or personnel would shift here, Inspire Brands’ $11.3 billion purchase of Dunkin’ Brands will bring the ownership of two global brands […]
Arby’s Enters Mexico With Beer on Draft, Customized Menu
Atlanta-based sandwich chain Arby’s Inc., known for its focus on sliced meats, is entering Mexico through a mall location in Guadalajara with a customized menu and Modelo beer on draft. […]