Subway has signed a new master franchise arrangement with Alamtiazat Al Alamyah Food Stuff, granting the company exclusive responsibility for operating and developing all locations of the sandwich chain in Qatar. Alamtiazat Al Alamyah Food Stuff is part of Al Mana International Holding and already runs multiple Subway outlets in the country. It has been involved with the brand locally under a development deal since 2010 and manages a wider portfolio of international quick-service restaurant concepts. Su ...

Sugarloaf TGIF Management, which manages the global TGI Fridays brand, has entered two master franchise agreements to expand the chain in India and Mexico. Under an agreement with USR Hospitality, TGI Fridays plans 51 locations across India. USR has gained exclusive rights to develop franchised restaurants at airports nationwide, in addition to conventional high-street and mall sites. John Neitzel, former president and chief operating officer of TGI Fridays, has joined USR Hospitality to back the brand’ ...