Deliveroo partners with Coco Robotics for autonomous deliveries in UK
Deliveroo has partnered with sidewalk delivery fleet operator Coco Robotics to introduce automated delivery services across urban areas in the…
01 Oct 2026
DoorDash launches autonomous aircraft for drone deliveries
DoorDash has introduced a purpose-built autonomous aircraft via its DoorDash Air service, with pilot drone deliveries set to begin in Northern California, US. The company said Chipotle Mexican Grill, Popeyes…
30 Sep 2026
TGI Fridays signs New York expansion deal with Bliss Bites
Casual dining chain TGI Fridays has entered into a development agreement with franchisee Bliss Bites to launch five new restaurant locations across the state of New York. Under the arrangement, Bliss…
29 Sep 2026
Presto raises $10m capital to expand voice AI for drive-thrus
Presto Phoenix, a developer of voice AI systems for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), has secured $10m in a financing round joined by investors affiliated with Remus Capital alongside other existing backers.…
28 Sep 2026
SSP to launch eight new outlets at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania
Food and beverage (F&B) operator SSP is expanding its presence at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania via the introduction of eight new dining and drinking venues. The new outlets bring together…
25 Sep 2026
Starbucks to shut 250 underperforming North American coffeehouses
Starbucks has said it will close 250 underperforming coffeehouses in North America, equal to 1% of its more than 18,000 sites in the region. The company has not yet said…
24 Sep 2026
McDonald’s plans $8.5bn investment in restaurant improvements
McDonald’s has unveiled plans to provide approximately $8.5bn in support to franchisees through 2036 to fund restaurant improvements across its global network. Around $5bn of the total is expected to…