DoorDash to close Deliveroo and Wolt operations in four markets
DoorDash has decided to close Deliveroo and Wolt services in Qatar, Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan, following a review of its…
26 Feb 2026
McDonald’s Australia begins trial of expanded McCafé drinks range
McDonald’s Australia has broadened its McCafé offering, rolling out ten new hand-crafted beverages across more than 500 restaurants in Queensland and Victoria. The launch forms part of a global trial…
26 Feb 2026
Just Eat and Starship to launch robot deliveries in Sunderland, UK
Online food order and delivery platform Just Eat has partnered with Starship Technologies to introduce robot food deliveries, beginning in Sunderland, UK. Under the collaboration, Starship’s self-driving robots will transport…
25 Feb 2026
Swensons Drive-In taps Flybuy to streamline kerbside operations
Swensons Drive-In is set to roll out the Flybuy AI-powered location platform across its sites to improve collection operations for online orders and delivery drivers. The drive-in restaurant chain offers…
25 Feb 2026
CAVA Group reports double-digit revenue growth in Q4 FY25
US-based Mediterranean fast-casual chain CAVA Group has reported a 21.2% increase in revenue during Q4 FY25, recording $272.8m compared with $225.1m the year before. The company attributed the growth to…
25 Feb 2026
Slang AI raises $36m to advance hospitality voice platform
Slang AI, a voice-enabled AI platform for the hospitality industry, has closed a $36m Series B round led by US Venture Partners (USVP). The financing package, which includes $28m in…
25 Feb 2026
KBP Brands acquires 78 SONIC Drive-In venues in US
US-based restaurant franchise group KBP Brands has purchased 78 SONIC Drive-In restaurants across Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia, further scaling its presence in the quick-service sector. The deal…