Drinkit plans to reach 500 coffee shops by the end of 2027
Drinkit has signed 470 franchise agreements for Russia and aims to expand its network to 500 coffee shops by the end of 2027.
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The latest franchise news from Russia: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Pyaterochka to explain reverse franchising at Moscow event on 11 November
The Moscow event will cover store management, site selection and investment payback periods. Attendees will be offered calculations based on their own figures.
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Russian foodservice loan arrears reach 24.3 billion roubles: risks for franchisees
Overdue loans in Russia’s foodservice sector rose by 27% in a year. For prospective restaurant franchisees, this is a reason to revisit the figures before opening.
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480 packages and 600 fridges: a vending franchise takes stock
Ilya Kravchenko reported sales of 480 franchise packages, with around 100 partners now operating and a further 70 buyers having withdrawn from the project.
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Search interest in foodservice franchises falls in St Petersburg
According to Uppetit, searches for café franchises fell by 28%, while coffee shops and bakeries each saw a 27% decline. Interest in grocery shop franchises remained steady.
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Goldex launches gold-buying machine franchise with a RUB 5.7 million investment
Partners are offered the chance to buy a gold-buying machine and hand it over to an operator. We examine the stated investment, payment arrangements and expert assessments.
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ZOTMAN PIZZA plans franchise expansion into four new cities
ZOTMAN now has 41 pizzerias, more than half opened by franchisees. The company plans to expand into four more Russian cities by the end of 2026.
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Sber to hold ‘Grow with a Franchise’ conference on 18 November
The Moscow event will explore franchise economics, scaling up and digital tools. PSB has already held a meeting with entrepreneurs in Yaroslavl.
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Rostic’s franchisee prepares to launch ready-meal production in Moscow
City Restaurants is setting up a ready-meal production facility in Moscow. Potential markets include retail chains and restaurants.
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Rostic’s owners acquire franchisee’s two restaurants in Kaluga
A company linked to Rostic’s co-owners has acquired a Kaluga franchisee operating two restaurants. The terms remain undisclosed, and the deal’s full scope has yet to be confirmed.
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Enquiries about buying established businesses in Russia fall by 28.4%
First-quarter figures for 2026 show a decline in enquiries, but franchisors report differing levels of interest from prospective partners.
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TIMELESS launches regional franchise offer with investment starting at RUB 180 million
TIMELESS is expanding its franchise network into Russia’s regions, starting with Novosibirsk. Stated investment starts at RUB 180 million, with a year allowed for preparation and opening.
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FIT SERVICE waives royalties for new partners for the first 90 days
The offer applies to agreements signed by the end of 2026. The chain has also announced financial support and instalment plans for spare parts and furniture.
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Krasnodar Franchising Expo to take place on 4–5 December
The exhibition and forum will cover more than 2,000 sq m at Expograd Yug, showcasing franchises, business solutions and a dedicated restaurant and hospitality section.
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Apteka Pharma to revise its franchise model for 2027
The pharmacy chain is preparing a new partnership model, with a clearer division of responsibilities and less involvement in day-to-day management.
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OKOLO franchise reaches 9,000 shops in Russia
OKOLO’s milestone shop has opened in St Petersburg. X5’s direct franchise network has doubled in a year and now operates across 60 Russian regions.
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Store rebranding drives growth in grocery franchises
The number of franchised grocery shops in Russia rose by 23%. According to Infoline, rebranding existing shops accounted for most of the growth.
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Mashenka Bakery Launches Franchise Programme with Four Formats
The Moscow region chain plans five franchise openings by the end of 2026. Talks are under way with prospective partners from two regions.
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27% of prospective franchisees seek a business to fit existing premises
According to Forbes, having premises already available is becoming an important factor in franchise selection in Russia, as entrepreneurs look for ways to put property to use.
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Pyaterochka opens its first store with a manager as the franchisee’s partner
The first store under the new scheme has opened in Russia’s Belgorod region: the manager runs the store, receives a share of its income and has the option to invest in the business.
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Avocado partners open 840 shops in nine months
The chain says it exceeded its opening target. However, Infoline data shows a decline in its total shop count between January and August.
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Revenue growth is uneven among Russia’s grocery franchise chains
Combined turnover at the ten leading chains rose by 35.3%, but only two increased both revenue and store numbers. What INFOLine’s figures reveal.
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Grocery franchises: partners move to larger chains
The number of franchised grocery shops in Russia has risen by 23%, but regional chains are losing outlets. Growth is driven mainly by existing shops switching brands.
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Magnit plans to open around ten franchised stores in Omsk
Around ten franchised Magnit stores are being prepared in Omsk across the U Doma and M.Kosmetik formats. Agreements with partners have already been signed.
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FranchCamp announces fourth franchise competition
Entry to the FranchCamp competition will remain free. Franchise businesses will present their business models to an expert jury and receive feedback on stage.
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Court dismisses Apteka Farma’s claim over alleged franchise copying
Apteka Farma sought RUB 1 million over alleged copying of its franchise. The court distinguished between similar business ideas and the use of protected materials.
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Pyaterochka franchise expands into Khabarovsk and Tuva
The first franchised stores have opened in Khabarovsk and Kyzyl. Pyaterochka’s franchise network comprises 794 stores across 52 Russian regions.
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BuyBrand 2026 in Moscow draws 4,570 participants
More than 100 companies exhibited at BuyBrand 2026. The conference programme covered tax risks, contracts and franchise network management.
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Magnit opens its first franchised store in Siberia
A Magnit Mini store has opened in central Novosibirsk. Around ten more partner-operated stores are being prepared for opening across four cities.
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Fanagoria expands its network: 84 franchised wine shops
Fanagoria has 84 partner-run wine shops across 25 Russian regions. The company is seeking new franchisees and plans openings in Kursk and Moscow.
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Buybrand 2026 rankings: six new names in the overall top ten
The Buybrand rankings feature 114 companies. Four of last year’s participants retained their places in the overall top ten, with six new names joining them.
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PIVALDI offers a 70-seat urban restaurant franchise
PIVALDI is expanding its PIVALDI CITY franchise offering, based on a 70-seat restaurant in Khimki. The stated minimum investment is RUB 25 million.
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Maria Kizima wins Forbes Woman Mercury Award for Scale It
The Forbes Woman Mercury Awards jury recognised Maria Kizima’s Scale It project, a solution designed to help businesses and social projects scale up.
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Briskly listed in franchise directory: micro-markets from RUB 197,100
TopFranchise has included Briskly in its selection of new and emerging franchises. We examine the advertised terms for its unattended micro-markets in Russia.
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Zdraste grows to more than 107 coffee shops: how its franchisees are expanding
Zdraste’s founder reports more than 107 coffee shops and around 75 partners, with over a quarter of franchisees now running multiple outlets.
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MYBOX introduces a tiered royalty calculation system
The Russian Franchise Association has reported that MYBOX has introduced a tiered royalty system. The available announcement does not disclose the thresholds or rates.
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Scale It: digital transactions for the franchising community
Forbes has profiled Scale It, a platform covering everything from franchise development to digital transactions. Its founder received a Forbes Woman Mercury Award.
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Five Saudi Arabian Franchises to Exhibit at Buybrand 2026
Five Saudi foodservice brands are due to exhibit at Buybrand in Moscow, including burger chains, coffee shops and bakeries.
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Former Rostic’s franchisee’s restaurants remain open
Fast Food Market is preparing to file for bankruptcy, but its former Rostic’s restaurants have been sold to Art Rest and remain open, according to Unirest.
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Financial vetting of franchise partners: what matters to franchisors
Forbes has highlighted financial risks in franchisee selection. We look at why the source of investment and the funds available after opening matter.
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Checking a Franchise: Three Sources of Data on the Network
A post on Sostav suggests checking franchises using Russian trademark records, map listings and company information. We examine what this approach can tell prospective buyers.
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Franchise openings in southern Russia rose by 2–3%
New franchise openings in southern Russia rose by 2–3% in 2025 despite falling demand. What do these figures mean for prospective franchisees?
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Russian Franchise Association schedules open meeting in Moscow for 1 October
The Russian Franchise Association invites company founders and franchise network managers to an open meeting in Moscow on 1 October 2026.
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Kaluga hosts ‘Business through Franchising’ conference
A conference in Kaluga explored running a franchise business. Here are the questions prospective franchisees should ask after such an event before choosing a partner.
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Rostic’s expansion in Russia entrusted to existing franchisees
Territories for new Rostic’s restaurants have been allocated to existing franchisees. Here is what that means when assessing the expansion plans of the chain and its partners.
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Why Rostic’s is not selling new franchises in Russia
Unirest says its existing partner base is sufficient, explaining its decision not to sell new franchises. What this means for prospective franchisees and the wider franchising community.
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Demand for franchises in southern Russia falls by 40–45%
By September 2026, demand for franchises in southern Russia had fallen by 40–45%. Experts link the decline to expensive borrowing and weaker purchasing power.
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