Pizza chain Franco Manca to shut 16 venues in UK
UK-based pizzeria chain Franco Manca is closing around 16 of its restaurants, The Independent reported. The move is expected to…
17 Apr 2026
ConverseNow and Deliverect collaborate to embed Voice AI in restaurant ordering
ConverseNow, which provides Voice AI solutions for the restaurant sector, has partnered with Deliverect to expedite the adoption of automated voice ordering. The integration links ConverseNow’s Voice AI ordering platform…
17 Apr 2026
Krispy Kreme partners with Jafa Holding to enter Dutch market
Krispy Kreme has signed a franchise agreement with Jafa Holding to expand into the Netherlands. As agreed, the doughnut chain is expected to open its first site in the country…
17 Apr 2026
EIIC takes minority stake in Joe & The Juice
Abu Dhabi-based investment company Emirates International Investment Company (EIIC) has purchased a minority interest in Joe & The Juice, valuing the juice bar chain at $1.8bn. Global investment business General…
16 Apr 2026
SpotOn and Popmenu collaborate to help restaurants streamline operations
US-headquartered restaurant technology company SpotOn has partnered with peer company Popmenu to help operators grow revenue while simplifying daily operations. The collaboration will enable restaurants to use Popmenu’s digital tools,…
16 Apr 2026
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens first restaurant on US military base
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened its first-ever restaurant on a US military base, located inside the commissary at the Fort Lee Army installation. The fast-casual franchise company said…
16 Apr 2026
Autonomous deliveries could cut food order costs down to $1 – Barclays
Autonomous deliveries made via robots and drones could reduce the cost of a food order to as little as $1, Reuters reported, citing British brokerage Barclays. The report comes as…