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…
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…
02 Apr 2026
Eurest and 14forty launch two hospitality brands and add new deli range
Workplace caterer Eurest and integrated facilities management provider 14forty have launched two hospitality brands, ‘Table’ and ‘Fresh’. Menus for both hospitality brands have been designed for different workplace settings. Across…
02 Apr 2026
Blank Street Coffee reportedly in talks to raise $100m in funding
Coffee chain Blank Street Coffee is reportedly in initial discussions to raise at least $100m in new investment as it pursues further international growth. Talks over the fresh funding remain…