Franchising in Europe

Nike Expands Franchisee Base

The Moscow Times: Global sportswear giant Nike plans to sign a franchising agreement with re:Store Retail Group — which operates a chain of Apple branded stores in Russia and Europe — to open 15 local outlets in the next three years, the retailer said. The agreement will be signed “in the near future,” with three […]

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The British Franchise Association Encourages Ethical Franchising In Europe

Franchising.net.au: Directors and representatives from franchise associations across Europe gathered in Prague last month to consider Britain’s developments in ethical rules for franchising and how to apply them more widely. The meeting, which was hosted by the Chairman and Director of the franchise association of the Czech Republic, included representatives from associations as far afield

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Quiznos Announces Its Master Franchise Partner For Russia

European Franchising Magazine: QSL Russia will open the first Quiznos restaurants in St Petersburg this year and will eventually have over 20 locations by 2014. Lee Vala, International Chief Development Officer for Quiznos, said: “With extensive foodservice experience and a strong appreciation for both Russian culture and Quiznos operations and training, QRL has a keen

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Garden State GreenFest Was A Great Success

Einnews Portugal: Ken Glynn, President and CEO of GreenSmart Stores and Kenergy Scientific, Inc., announced today that the GreenSmart Store triple booth at the Kean University-hosted Garden State GreenFest was very successful. “Thousands of green-minded attendees visited the GreenSmart Store presentation and many purchased our unique products,” Ken said. In addition, Ken gave a short

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Edible Arrangements Announces Italy Expansion Plans

PRNewswire: Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, announced today that Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD, has secured the rights to develop Edible Arrangements stores throughout Italy. Petruzziello, the Master Franchisee for the Province of Rome since 2009, plans on opening the first Edible Arrangements location outside of Rome in Varese (Milan area)

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German Coffee-Bike Franchise Looking To Expand Internationally

FranchiseKey.com: The Coffee-Bike franchise system currently has five locations in Germany. The company works with delivery bicycles which are transformed into mobile coffee shops that need neither electricity nor a connection to a water pipe. These coffee shops, which can be found in public spaces such as at public events and parties, sell coffee specialities

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