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Big Chicken U.S. , U.K. & SOUTH AMERICA Big Chicken has exceeded industry expectations since its 2018 launch, with over 350 locations in development. Backed by Shaquille O’Neal, Authentic Brands Group, and JRS Hospitality, the franchise expanded into the U.K. and South America, with further global expansion ambitions in the pipeline. Kaspa’s Desserts U.K. , MOROCCO, PAKISTAN Kaspa’s Desserts has expanded to 100 locations in the U.K. with further growth in Morocco and Pakistan and upcoming launches in Turkey, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The brand aims for sustainable international expansion through responsible franchising, focusing on high ROI. Zocalo SCANDINAVIA & U.K. Inspired by the taquerias of the Mexican Mission District in San Francisco, Zócalo operates 27 restaurants across Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and the U.K. The award-winning brand offers a range of opportunities to area developers and master franchisees for entire to fuel its growth. Papa John’s U.S. & WORLDWIDE Papa John’s is focused on significant U.S. expansion, building on its 5,825 restaurants across 48 states. The brand has been engaging existing franchise partners and seeking new operators to penetrate underserved markets and boost growth opportunities throughout 2024 and beyond. Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers U.S. & CANADA Freddy’s has steadily grown since its 2002 founding, now boasting over 530 locations in 36 states. In 2023, it opened a record 62 restaurants with 50 more by the end of 2024. The brand aims to target over 1,000 locations by 2035. Wingstop U.S. & WORLDWIDE Wingstop is a brand to watch after opening its 3,000th global restaurant, expanding internationally into markets like Thailand, Italy and Ireland, as well as consolidating growth where the brand already operates. The chain is executing an ambitious growth strategy targeted at top 10 global restaurant brand recognition. MEXICO, THE U.K. + IRELAND, CANADA, GERMANY, UAE, SAUDI ARABIA, KUWAIT Why settle for anything less than the real thing? Cilantro Taco Grill is flipping the script on fast-casual by bringing authentic, taqueria-style Mexican food to the masses. The easy-to-scale model, proven by 17 corporate locations in Chicago and 100+ signed units across the U.S., is proof that the future of Mexican food is real Mexican food. Founded by a Mexican-immigrant family and partnered with Pitbull, Cilantro is not just serving food – it’s transforming the industry. Now, the brand is looking for visionary partners to join them in shaping the future of fast-casual. CilantroTaco Grill “By serving real Mexican food, we’re boldly embracing our roots to propel growth like never seen before.” -TemocMorfin, CEOof CilantroTacoGrill LOYALTY PLANS Free loyalty programs have been very successful in the fast-food arena where customers earn points or stars toward free menu items. The return guest is the lifeblood of any restaurant and memberships drive visits even more effectively. 65 GLOBAL-FRANCHISE.COM What ’ s Hot in QSR