Waffle Factory is coming to Munich: StarDev will start awarding franchises for the Belgian catering concept in the state capital from March 2026 – including a special entry package for the first location. At a glance Munich marks the starting point for Waffle Factory's development in Germany. For the brand, it's the next logical step in its international expansion; for the city, it's an opportunity for a clearly differentiated concept that can be highly successful in high-tra

Fat Monk Deli-Bowls continues to grow in Munich: New franchise license awarded Fat Monk Deli-Bowls is taking the next step in its expansion in Munich: After three established locations in the Bavarian capital, another franchise license has now been awarded. Munich is a key reference market in Germany for the expansion of Fat Monk Deli-Bowls. The local development demonstrates how well the fast-casual concept works in high-traffic city center and shopping mall locations when l

SONNENTOR in Landshut has been open since October – and the launch sends a clear signal for further expansion in Germany. The new store at Altstadt 78 demonstrates what is possible when location, brand presentation, and local entrepreneurial personality align perfectly. For SONNENTOR, Landshut is more than just a new opening: The location provides a strong proof of concept for the German market. For us at StarDev, this means momentum for the next development steps – and for

Already in January 2026, StarDev SE is making a strong start to the new year with the expansion of Fat Monk – Deli Bowls. The fast-casual concept is being consistently expanded across Germany and Austria. At a Glance StarDev SE is driving the location development of Fat Monk – Deli Bowls in urban regions of Germany and Austria as a development partner. Following the successful market entry in Bavaria, the team is now focusing on multi-unit partnerships to enable sustainable g

StarDev draws a positive conclusion for 2025 and is purposefully driving the expansion of SONNENTOR in Germany. The collaboration with the organic tea and herb brand is already showing clear impact in its first year and has created a solid foundation for further expansion. At a glance: what made 2025 special 2025 was a landmark year for SONNENTOR in Germany. All existing locations developed positively, a new store generated strong attention, and the franchise network was expa

Waffle Factory launches franchise allocation in Germany and Austria – with StarDev as development partner. The successful Belgian brand is bringing its proven waffle concept to the German-speaking market, focusing on a structured expansion in high-traffic locations. With the market entry of Waffle Factory, a fully functional all-day dining concept combining sweet and savory products is coming to Germany and Austria. This opens up access to a proven system for those intereste