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Financial TimesChinese Bubble Tea Chain Mixue Plans Expansion to 500-1000 Stores in Brazil by 2030
Mixue, which operates more stores globally than McDonald's, opened its first location in Brazil last month and aims for significant growth there. The company has more than 60,000 outlets worldwide, mostly in China, and is building international supply chains after launching in th…
Franchises and Chains Form Major Part of U.S. Business Landscape
Franchises and chains represent a substantial share of American commerce and appear throughout cities, towns and highways. A news outlet has published a quiz designed to test public knowledge of these businesses. The interactive feature aims to highlight how familiar readers are…
Jersey Mike's Confidentially Files for U.S. Initial Public Offering After Blackstone Deal
Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, seeking a valuation of at least $12 billion. The move follows Blackstone's 2024 acquisition of a majority stake that valued the company at roughly $8 billion. Jersey Mike's operates more than 3,…