Chipotle shuts down ghost kitchen brand Farmesa
US-based fast-casual restaurant chain Chipotle has announced the closure of its ghost kitchen concept, Farmesa, just over one year after…
29 Apr 2024
Rock N Roll Sushi partners ApplePie Capital to accelerate growth
Restaurant chain Rock N Roll Sushi has formed a strategic partnership with ApplePie Capital to support its franchise growth in the US. ApplePie Capital will provide financing options to…
29 Apr 2024
Roasters Specialty Coffee plots Dubai expansion
Boutique coffee group Roasters Specialty Coffee House has announced its ambitious expansion plans within the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) with intentions to further extend its reach across…
29 Apr 2024
China’s Meituan to launch food delivery platform in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Chinese on-demand local services company Meituan is poised to launch its international food-delivery platform, KeeTa, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bloomberg has reported. The move represents the company’s first foray into…
29 Apr 2024
Singapore plans to introduce gig economy legislation
Singapore is set to introduce a new law in 2024 aimed at providing gig economy workers with essential protections for retirement and work-related injuries, Bloomberg has reported. These workers, often…
29 Apr 2024
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream plans to further expand presence in US
US-based Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has announced that it is planning to further expand its franchise operations in 2024, building on the momentum gained in the first quarter. The brand…
29 Apr 2024
Carlyle to acquire Mitsubishi’s 35% stake in KFC Japan
American private equity company Carlyle Group is in talks to acquire Mitsubishi’s 35% stake in KFC Holdings Japan, the entity that operates the Kentucky Fried Chicken brand in the country.…