Global Franchise 10.3

Slim Chickens U.S. & WORLDWIDE Slim Chickens has experienced 70% growth since 2022, with over 80 signed deals across 10 new territories, bringing its total to over 250 locations. The past couple of years has seen the brand focused on domestic growth in the U.S., as well as Canada, Germany, the U.K., Turkey, the E.U. and the G.C.C. among others. Paris Baguette NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA With over 170 locations in North America alone, and 70 more in development, the neighborhood bakery café is expanding into newmarkets such as Utah and Minnesota, opening stores in Guam and Puerto Rico, and looking to team up with a Master Partner to jump-start development in Mexico. Marco’s Pizza U.S. & MEXICO Marco’s Pizza has expanded from one location to over 1,200 stores in the U.S. and beyond. With a commitment to international growth, including a 50-unit master franchise agreement in Mexico, the brand aims to double its footprint in the next decade, solidifying its position as a global leader. Chuck E. Cheese U.S. , LATAM & MENA Chuck E. Cheese is expanding its global franchise, adding Egypt and Kuwait in 2024, with Australia and other global markets in development in 2025. With nearly 100 locations outside the U.S., the brand is growing beyond its core LATAM and MENA markets, targeting Asia and Europe for future expansion. Tropical Smoothie Cafe U.S. & EXPANDING The largest U.S. smoothie concept operates over 1,450 cafes across 44 states. In 2023, it marked 14% unit growth, driven largely by existing franchisees. The brand is opening triple-digit cafes annually and signing 100-200+ agreements per year. Chicken Cottage U.K. & AFRICA With its recent top tier transformation, this established brand is seeking experienced investors and master franchisees for expansion in Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, having signed a deal with a Private Equity group in Africa with a focus on three key territories. Tony Roma’s U.S & WORLDWIDE With over 85 locations worldwide, Tony Roma’s is poised for aggressive expansion over the next 5-10 years. The strategy targets key markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, focusing on high- demand cities to create attractive investment opportunities for potential franchisees. Bunsik U.K & EXPANDING Bunsik, a fast-growing QSR, controls its own manufacturing and supply chain to support rapid franchise growth. With low entry costs and quick ROI, the brand aimed to open 20 stores by 2025, 80 within five years, and over 200 across the U.K. and Europe within 10 years. 39% of restaurant owners use customer data insights 40% of restaurants have seen increased profits due to investing in automation 9/10 adults say they enjoy going to restaurants 62 GLOBAL FRANCHISE Issue 10.3 What ’ s Hot in QSR