Jersey Mike’s begins NYSE trading below IPO price
Sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) following its initial public offering (IPO). However,…
30 Jul 2026
Yum! Brands Q2 net income surges 128% to $853m
Yum! Brands has reported a net income of $853m for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, representing a jump of 128% compared to $374m reported in the same period a year ago.…
29 Jul 2026
Church’s Texas Chicken secures investment to support growth plans
Quick service restaurant (QSR) chain Church’s Texas Chicken has received equity investment from private credit asset manager Golub Capital. Financial details of the investment have not been disclosed. The company…
28 Jul 2026
Gong cha signs 50-store franchise agreement in Texas with BACC
Bubble tea chain Gong cha has signed an exclusive area development agreement for 50 stores in Texas, US, with franchise operator Bakers Acres & Cattle Company (BACC). Under the agreement,…
27 Jul 2026
Apollo Group to acquire Norway’s Fly Chicken chain to roll out KFC brand
KFC franchisor Apollo Group, in collaboration with MM Group, is in the process of acquiring Norwegian fast casual restaurant chain Fly Chicken to launch the KFC brand in the country.…
24 Jul 2026
Deliverect and SoundHound AI partner to automate restaurant voice orders
Global restaurant technology platform Deliverect has partnered with SoundHound AI to enable fully automated voice ordering for restaurants. The collaboration links SoundHound’s Smart Ordering system directly to Deliverect’s order and…
23 Jul 2026
Wienerschnitzel opens first military location at naval base in San Diego
US-based hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel has launched its first restaurant on a US military base, as part of its push into non-traditional franchise locations. The new outlet is in the…