Shake Smart secures investment from NewSpring Capital
Smoothie concept Shake Smart has received an undisclosed amount of investment from American private equity investor NewSpring Capital. The company, which …
RBI promotes Sami Siddiqui to be chief financial officer
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has unveiled significant changes to its senior leadership team, a strategic move aimed at bolstering the …
HoneyBaked and DRG to open venue in Hagerstown, Maryland, US
The Honey Baked Ham Company (HoneyBaked) has partnered with the Davis Restaurant Group (DRG) to open a new location in …
Happy Belly opens first Heal Wellness restaurant in Ontario, Canada
Happy Belly Food Group, a consolidator of food brands, has announced the opening of a new Heal Wellness franchise location …
Cameron House Hotel in Scotland launches new La Vista restaurant
Cameron House, a five-star hotel on Loch Lomond in Scotland, has expanded its dining options with the opening of the …
HEYTEA opens store in Seoul, South Korea
Chinese tea chain HEYTEA has entered the South Korean market with its first store in Seoul. Located in the Apgujeong area …
Sodexo secures contract extension with two UK hospitals
Sodexo Health & Care has secured a significant contract extension with the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) and Haywood Hospital, …
Stonegate to reopen the Goose pub, Gravesend, UK after £300,000 refurb
The Stonegate Group has announced that it will reopen the Goose in Gravesend, UK, on 27 March 2024, following a …
McDonald’s IT outage highlights fast food sector’s reliance on digital convenience
An undefined technology system failure at individual McDonald’s outlets across Australia, China, Japan and the UK reflects the need for …
First Watch partners Up ‘n go for pay-at-the-table technology
American restaurant chain First Watch has partnered with payment technology company Up ‘n go to enhance the dining experience by …
Freddy’s opens new location in Florida, US
US-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has announced the opening of a new restaurant venue in Lake Wales, Florida. Located at …
Donatos Pizza plans to open 20 new restaurants in Texas
US-based pizza restaurant chain Donatos has announced its Texas expansion, with plans to open 20 new restaurants in the Dallas-Fort …
McDonald’s faces IT system outage in Asia-Pacific and beyond
On 14 March 2024, fast-food giant McDonald's global operations were significantly disrupted due to a widespread IT system outage. Technical glitches …
Peter Piper Pizza relaunches Double Up deal in US
US-based restaurant chain Peter Piper Pizza has announced the relaunch of its Double Up deal at a reduced price of …
Taco Bell launches Cantina Chicken menu in US
American restaurant chain Taco Bell has unveiled its new Cantina Chicken menu in the US market. The menu includes the Cantina …