Olo to add Zipline drone delivery for restaurant clients from 2026
Restaurant technology provider Olo has collaborated with Zipline to bring autonomous drone delivery option onto its ordering platform. The integration,…
10 Dec 2025
Riko’s Pizza elevates Carl Bachmann to CEO
Tavern-style pizza franchise Riko’s Pizza has named Carl Bachmann as its new CEO with effect from 1 January 2026. Bachmann, who became president and chief operating officer in January 2025, will…
09 Dec 2025
Subway’s Qatar development rights go to Alamtiazat Al Alamyah Food Stuff
Subway has signed a new master franchise arrangement with Alamtiazat Al Alamyah Food Stuff, granting the company exclusive responsibility for operating and developing all locations of the sandwich chain in…
09 Dec 2025
McDonald’s updates franchising standards to focus on value
McDonald’s is set to begin evaluating its franchisees on how effectively their pricing offers value for customers, as it revises its franchising standards. Effective from 1 January 2026, the move…
09 Dec 2025
Papa Johns enters 20‑store Northern Ireland franchise deal
US-based pizza chain Papa Johns has entered a franchise agreement with Rana Group that will see 20 outlets launched across Northern Ireland by 2034. The first branch under the agreement…
09 Dec 2025
TGI Fridays seals master franchise deal for Maldives debut
Sugarloaf TGIF Management, which manages the global TGI Fridays brand, has entered a master franchise agreement with Brew and Feast Holdings to launch the restaurant chain in the Republic of…
08 Dec 2025
Sugarfina acquires Caffe Luxxe in all-stock deal
Luxury candy boutique Sugarfina has acquired Los Angeles-based coffee roaster and café operator Caffe Luxxe in a 100% stock transaction, according to the Tea & Coffee Trade Journal. The deal is…