Operating conditions seem to be more favorable domestically than they are in certain markets, such as the United Kingdom and Canada
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Several international brands are focused on growing their footprints in the United States market despite current operating pressures. Since December alone, United Kingdom-based PizzaExpress, Canadian concepts Cluck Clucks, CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market, and WingsUp!, Swedish-based concept Eggs Inc., and Japan’s Bread, Espresso & have either debuted or announced their intention to open in the U.S.
Technomic’s director of industry research Kevin Schimpf said that while U.S. growth has slowed, operating conditions are better here than they are in other markets, such as Canada and the United Kingdom. Additionally, franchising is expected to outpace the domestic economy’s growth this year, which could explain the ambition. Here’s a look at some chains planting their flags in the U.S.
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