International News

Australian owned and operated pizza franchise Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (DPE) has opened its 300th European store.

Domino's France president Andrew Rennie said "Domino's has grown to become the number one pizza company in France and the Netherlands in sales and store count and aims to be the number one pizza delivery company in Belgium in store count by the end of 2010.

The Master Franchise Owner of Dunkin' Donuts Malaysia has announced it plans to open 50 locations across the country over the next five years. Golden Donuts Sdn Bhd, which owns the Dunkin' Donuts Master Franchise for Malaysia, is looking to open outlets in shopping malls, petrol stations, educational institutions, transportation terminals and airports.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced that its franchisee, Dominspec, S.A. has opened the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop in the Dominican Republic.

Marks & Spencer announces plans to open its first store in the Dandy Mega Mall in Cairo later this year - the first time the retailer will enter into the Egyptian market, in conjunction with its franchise partner Al Futtaim.

The American coffee chain Starbucks has "indefinitely" postponed the opening of a franchise in Croatia  after having planned its arrival in the Croatian market this October.