Huey Magoo’s signs 15-store deal with SMR Capital Group
US-based fast-casual chain Huey Magoo’s has signed a development agreement with SMR Capital Group to open 15 restaurants across Texas.…
07 Apr 2026
Restaurants Canada urges provinces to opt into rural TFW cap increase
Foodservice association Restaurants Canada has urged the provincial governments to opt into the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) cap increase for rural regions, as it would provide short-term relief for employers…
06 Apr 2026
Food delivery platform magicpin rolls out AI assistant
Food delivery and e-commerce platform magicpin has launched an AI-based assistant, ‘Vera’, aimed at giving restaurants and retailers real-time visibility into order volumes to support operational planning, The Press Trust…
06 Apr 2026
Burger King to hire 60,000 new employees in US
Burger King (BK) has begun a large-scale recruitment drive across the US as it looks to hire as many as 60,000 new team members. According to a company statement, the…
06 Apr 2026
Starbucks completes JV deal with Boyu Capital in China
Starbucks Coffee Company has closed the joint venture (JV) deal with private equity firm Boyu Capital, ceding control of its China operations. In a statement, Starbucks said the deal, initially…
02 Apr 2026
Investment company Argos purchases German bakery chain Kamps
European investment entity Argos has acquired German bakery chain Kamps from its current owner, Le Duff Group, for an undisclosed amount. The agreement marks the end of a ten-year period…
02 Apr 2026
Shake Shack unveils Project Catalyst for growth and tech upgrade
Shake Shack has launched Project Catalyst, a multi-year technology upgrade intended to support its goal of operating 1,500 company-owned restaurants. The programme spans in-store systems, digital channels, data infrastructure and…