Global Franchise 9.2 - Issue 56

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 new markets such as Utah and Minnesota, opening stores in Guam and Puerto Rico, and searching for a Master Partner to jump-start development in Mexico. Pomme Freunde GERMANY & EUROPE Founded in 2009 in Munich, Pommes Freunde has quickly expanded from a pilot store to over 50 locations today. Growing sustainably, the brand opened 37 stores by 2021 and entered Austria in 2022. With monthly openings and its first airport location next year, Pommes Freunde continues to thrive. Port of Subs U.S. & EXPANDING Port of Subs boasts nearly 70 locations across nine states, with 230 units under development in key markets like Minnesota, Oregon, Arizona, Florida, and Texas. Following its acquisition by Area 15 Ventures, the brand aims for aggressive nationwide expansion, targeting major growth. Rita’s Italian Ice U.S. & EXPANDING Rita’s Italian Ice operates 575 locations across the United States. In 2023, the brand opened 40 new outlets and plans to open 45 in 2024. With ambitious expansion strategies, Rita’s aims to tap into newmarkets nationwide, continuing to grow its presence in the frozen dessert industry. Salad Box EUROPE Salad Box began in 2011 with a vision for affordable healthy food. Since opening its first restaurant in Romania in 2012, it has expanded to over 50 locations across 8 countries. Looking ahead, Salad Box plans to enter new European markets, promoting its healthy, fast meal concept across the continent. 40% OF U.K. CONSUMERS WANT TO KNOWMORE ABOUT HOW THEIR FOOD IS PRODUCED be filled Slim Chickens U.S. & WORLDWIDE Slim Chickens has experienced 70% growth since 2022, with over 50 openings in 2023 and 80 signed deals across 10 new territories, bringing its total to over 250 locations. This year, the brand has focused on domestic growth, as well as Canada, Germany, the U.K., Turkey, the E.U. and the G.C.C. among others. Salata Salad Kitchen U.S. & EXPANDING Salata Salad Kitchen, founded in 2005 by Berge Simonian in Houston, offers customizable salads and wraps with over 50 fresh toppings. Since franchising in 2006, it has expanded to over 95 locations across Texas, Georgia, Southern California, Louisiana, and North Carolina, with plans for further growth into newmarkets. Nearly two- thirds of Chinese consumers (63%) look to menus for new foods and flavors 50% OF RESTAURANTS, INCLUDING SIT-DOWN AND FAST-FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, OFFER PLANT-BASED OPTIONS, AND THIS IS ONLY EXPECTED TO GROW Paris Baguette in Singapore 21 GLOBAL-FRANCHISE.COM 50 fast-growing food f ranchi ses