Third Wave Coffee launches 200th café in Mumbai, India
India’s speciality coffee chain Third Wave Coffee has opened its 200th café, choosing Sindhi Society in Chembur, Mumbai, for the…
15 Dec 2025
DoorDash and Uber sue New York City over up-front tipping rule
DoorDash and Uber have filed a lawsuit against New York City over a new rule requiring delivery apps to ask customers for tips up-front rather than after their order is…
15 Dec 2025
Captain D’s opens new site in Bronx, New York
Fast-casual seafood chain Captain D’s has entered the US Northeast with a new opening in the Bronx, New York. The 650ft² unit is smaller than typical Captain D’s restaurants. It does…
15 Dec 2025
Chipotle reaches 4,000 restaurants with Kansas opening
US fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill has expanded its national footprint with the launch of its 4,000th restaurant in Manhattan, Kansas. The site includes Chipotlane, the group’s drive-through pick-up lane…
12 Dec 2025
PAR Technology launches wallet-based loyalty tool for restaurants
Foodservice technology provider PAR Technology has introduced Smart Passes, a wallet-native loyalty product built into its PAR Punchh platform. Smart Passes is designed for mobile-first customers and enables restaurant operators…
12 Dec 2025
Bacha Coffee makes its debut in Japan
Coffee chain Bacha Coffee has opened its first shop in Japan, and is aiming to build a network of 50 outlets in the country by 2035, as reported by Nikkei…
12 Dec 2025
Maple links voice AI with OpenTable for automated phone bookings
Restaurant-focused voice AI provider Maple has announced an integration with OpenTable, connecting Maple’s automated phone system directly to OpenTable’s reservation platform. The integration allows restaurant operators using both services to…