ImagesFood.com: Jus Booster, which has been brought to India by Brand Calculus, a QSR franchise company and the master franchisee for the brand in the country, has opened its second outlet in New Delhi at DLF Promenade Mall, Vasant Kunj. The 150 square feet kiosk is set to provide shoppers with smoothies... More

Franchising.com: Elevation Burger, the wildly successful Northern Virginia based chain known for its tasty organic burgers and patented fresh cut fries cooked in olive oil has signed a multi-unit franchising deal with investment banker, businessman, entrepreneur, and Kuwait native Ali Ashkanani. The... More

PR Newswire: MyMenu, a Chicago-based frozen grocery retailer that offers hundreds of delicious easy-to-prepare meal ideas in one easy-to-navigate aisle, announced today that it is offering single unit franchise opportunities throughout the Midwest. The company also announced a highly competitive pioneer... More

Malaysia Star: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Middle-Eastern countries still offer plenty business opportunities despite the Dubai financial crisis, said the Malaysian Retailer-Chains Association (MRCA). MRCA is still looking for opportunities for further expansion in the Middle East, secretary-general... More

Zawya: Driven by strong demand from its network of close business partners, Leo Sterling, UAE’s premier property portfolio managers, has announced that it has recently launched a new franchise program, offering a highly cost-effective start-up to individuals in the Middle East, UK and Europe who... More

Earthtimes: Pizza Fusion announced the opening of its first international franchise in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia through a master franchise development agreement with Samir Food Co., Ltd., a Samir Group company. The new Saudi Arabian Pizza Fusion is located on Prince Abdullah Street at the Rawoda Star center... More

Palestine Herald Press: Sport Clips, the nation’s leading men’s and boys’ hair-care franchise, will soon open a store in Palestine. The store, to be located at 419 Old Elkhart Rd. (next to Wal-Mart Supercenter), will be the newest addition to the franchisee’s three existing stores in the Tyler... More

Khaleej Times: La Martina, the Argentinean fashion brand, has made its Middle East debut by opening a store at The 
Dubai Mall. La Martina aims to come closer to its region’s customers through the new outlet at The Dubai Mall which is spread over an area of 400 square meters and designed to reflect... More

Emirates Business: A local company has introduced a product that allows people to charge the batteries of their mobile phones in malls, on the street and other public places. Tetra Gulf Group has installed eight charging machines in different locations of Abu Dhabi City to help those who find themselves... More

ArabianBusiness.com: Dubai-based art group, Gallery One, has signed a franchise agreement with Al-Jaidah Brothers in Qatar to open two stores in the next 12 months. The Qatari branding and franchising firm is also set to develop further stores in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, the gallery group said in... More

Business Intelligence Middle East: Syria’s favourite specialty coffee chain, Inhouse Coffee, a member of the Specialty Coffee American Association (SCAA) has opened its first outlet in the UAE in Sharjah’s Sahara Centre. Operated by its UAE franchise partner, Lucre Holdings, the new Inhouse Coffee... More

Trade Arabia: Nordsee, a leading German fast-food restaurant chain specialising in seafood, is set to open its first outlet in the Middle East. The seafood chain, which has more than 400 outlets in Europe, will open its new franchise at The Dubai Mall in association with Ocean Fresh Enterprises, the... More