Maitre’D launches cloud POS platform for restaurants
Maitre'D, the restaurant technology brand owned by PayFacto, has introduced a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) platform for restaurants called Maitre'D Virtuo.…
17 Mar 2026
Portillo’s appoints industry veteran as chief development officer
US fast-casual chain Portillo’s has appointed Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling as its new chief development officer (CDO). The announcement comes a month after the brand named Brett Patterson as its next president…
17 Mar 2026
Hard Rock shuts ten outlets in India after ending JSM franchise deal
Hard Rock International has ended its licensing arrangement with JSM Corporation and its affiliated entities, withdrawing their rights to run all Hard Rock Cafe outlets and Rock Shops in India.…
17 Mar 2026
Maple integrates with Shift4’s SkyTab POS for AI phone ordering
Restaurant voice AI platform Maple has integrated its technology with Shift4’s SkyTab point-of-sale (POS) system. The move will enable SkyTab restaurant operators across the US to add 24/7 AI-powered phone…
16 Mar 2026
Restaurant group Itacho Sushi shuts operations in Singapore
Hong Kong-headquartered restaurant group Itacho Sushi has ceased its operations in Singapore, after a series of outlet closures over the past year, according to a report on The Straits Times.…
16 Mar 2026
Costa Coffee opens first drive-through site in Basildon, Essex
UK coffee chain Costa Coffee has expanded its national footprint with the launch of its first drive-through outlet in Basildon, Essex. The new site combines a drive-through lane with indoor…
16 Mar 2026
Tim Hortons UK&I extends master franchise deal to 2045
Tim Hortons UK & Ireland (UK&I) has renewed its master franchise development agreement with brand owner Restaurant Brands International (RBI), extending the arrangement until 2045, according to a report in…