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[ Dubai, UAE ] A Vogue-branded cafe is scheduled to open at The Dubai Mall thus year. It will be the first such Vogue Café in the Middle East. Situated within level Shoe District at The Dubai Mall, a 96,000 sq ft luxury retail space dedicated to the world’s most coveted...
[ Juarez, MEXICO ] According to the company’s website, Alsea S.A.B. de C.C.V. is the largest restaurant operator in Latin America. Alsea is a multi-concept operator, with regional brand licenses to operate Starbucks, and other brands including Dominos Pizza, Chili’s, California Pizza Kitchen, and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. Alsea first...
[ Mumbai, INDIA ] The first Starbucks India unit will open at Horniman Circle in Mumbai, operated by Tata Starbucks. International retailers are starting to find Horniman Circle a compelling location due to its proximity to prosperous South Mumbai. The luxury retailer Hermès has opened a store on the circle. Horniman Circle...
[ New Dehli, INDIA ] South Asian Food and Hospitality Pvt Ltd (“SAFH”) has partnered with Muffin Break on its Indian rollout. A total of 40 stores are planned over a five-year rollout period. SAFH secured from Foodco Group a master licensing agreement as the exclusivr operator of Muffin...
[ Dubai, UAE ] In August 2012, Alshaya Trading Co., WLL opened the The Cheesecake Factory at The Dubai Mall. The location is the first Cheesecake Factory to open outside the U.S.. Alshaya Trading is operating the restaurant under license agreement with the well-known restaurant company. The 300-seat...
[ Nusajaya, MALAYSIA] Themed Attractions and Resorts Sdn Bhd (TAR) will open its first Lat’s Place themed restaurant in late 2012, at Puteri Harbour Theme Park in Nusajaya (Iskandar Malaysia region). Lat’s Place will allow restaurant guests to dine in an immersive environment featuring interactive experiences with animated characters. The restaurant...
[ Tianjin, CHINA ] Ting Hsin International Group is a Taiwanese-owned company based in Tianjin (China). The company is the largest maker of instant noodles and ready-to-drink tea in China, primarily through the Kang Shi Fu brand (a/k/a Master Kong or Ting Yi) through affiliate Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corporation. The...
[ San Francisco, California USA ] Starbucks Coffee Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Bay Bread (San Francisco) and its La Boulange bakery brand in a cash deal valued at $100 million. As part of the deal, Starbucks would hire well-known French baker, Pascal Rigo. La Boulange, which...
[ BRAZIL ] The deal with Johnny Rockets International calls for Antonio Augusto Ribeiro de Souza to open 30 Johnny Rockets restaurants in Brazil, starting late this year or early in 2013. According to the company’s website, Johnny Rockets was launched by fashion retailer Ronn Teitelbaum, who founded the concept on the...
[ Lagos, NIGERIA ] StoneCreek Partners announced today the formation of StoneCreek Partners (Africa), a strategic alliance represented by real estate and hospitality veteran, Baxter Slaton. StoneCreek Partners (Africa) will offer the same owner representation, feasibility, and development services, as the firm provides to clients in other locations. Baxter Slaton is a...
[ RUSSIA ] Last month’s deal involving one of Russia’s largest multi-concept restaurant operators, Rosinter Restaurants Holding, and McDonald’s, could spur additional franchising in Russia. In the deal, McDonald’s Corp. has named Rosinter as its first franchisee in Russia. Until this deal, McDonald’s has been expanding in Russia only through...
New York-based Centerbridge acquires the P.F. Chang’s China Bistro chain for $1.1 billion, or $51.50 a share, a 30% premium over its average closing price in April. The deal takes the restaurant chain private. Centerbridge Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts and distressed securities. The firm...
[ Beijing, CHINA ] StoneCreek Partners announced today the appointment of real estate industry veteran Anthony Ching to lead StoneCreek Partners ACCG, a strategic alliance for the provision of services to clients in mainland China and Hong Kong. The alliance’s name follows the predecessor name of StoneCreek PSI although the principals...
A unique new themed restaurant has opened in Chongqing (China), based upon the modern look of the Airbus 380 aircraft. Dubbed, “Special Class,” the restaurant has seating for 110 guests in 600 square meters of space. The restaurant has six private dining rooms. This is the second Airbus 380 themed restaurant in...
JSM Corporation Pvt. Ltd. has secured a franchise agreement with U.S. frozen yogurt chain Pinkberry. Pinkberry opened its first international location in Kuwait in 2009, and the franchise group there operates eight locations. Most of the chain’s international growth has been across the Middle East. JSM Corporation Pvt. Ltd. has retail brand...
