India’s Zomato testing priority delivery service at extra cost
Zomato, an Indian food delivery company, is testing a new priority delivery service that promises faster delivery times for an …
EU passes legislation to protect platform workers
The European Parliament has passed legislation aimed at protecting workers employed by digital platforms, including food delivery providers, drivers, and …
Blackstone brokers deal to acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Blackstone has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a franchisor of fast-casual restaurants, from Levine Leichtman Capital …
DRG to reopen revamped Taco Bell venue in Kansas City, Missouri
Taco Bell's franchisee Diversified Restaurant Group (DRG) is set to reopen a newly revamped location in Kansas City, Missouri, US, …
India’s Swiggy launches new tool to help restaurants boost orders
Indian food delivery platform Swiggy has introduced a tool, known as Smart Links, to boost restaurants’ online orders by converting …
QDOBA adds Mexican Street Corn to menu
QDOBA, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain, has expanded its menu with the introduction of Mexican Street Corn. The new menu item …
CMI Foods opens 100th Pollo Campero restaurant in US
CMI Foods, the parent company of Pollo Campero, had opened its 100th fast-casual restaurant in Miami Gardens in Florida, US. The …
Lavazza to buy additional 28.36% stake in IVS Group for €185m
Italian coffee company Lavazza is set to increase its ownership in IVS Group, a vending machine operator in Italy, by …
Starbucks introduces new beverage lineup in Latin America and Caribbean
Starbucks has launched its new summer beverage lineup in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The lineup features Retro Pink Frappuccino, …
Cousins Maine Lobster to launch new food truck unit in DeKalb
Cousins Maine Lobster, a US-based franchise known for its lobster rolls, chowder and whoopie pies, is set to open its …
Kura Sushi to open new restaurant in Ginza
Kura Sushi is set to expand its presence in Japan with the opening of a new restaurant in Ginza, Japan, …
Taco Cabana to launch new Tortas lineup in Texas
Taco Cabana is set to enhance its menu with a new Tortas lineup across all locations in Texas, US, starting …
Starbucks Hong Kong introduces UNLIMEAT’s vegan pork wrap
UNLIMEAT, a South Korean plant-based meat producer, has partnered with Starbucks Hong Kong to launch the UNLIMEAT Pulled Pork Wrap, …
Wingstop UK opens new restaurant in London
Chicken wing chain Wingstop UK has broadened its presence in London with the opening of a new venue on Clapham …
Papa Murphy’s relaunches Taco Grande Pizza in US
Papa Murphy's, a franchisor and operator of the largest Take 'n' Bake pizza brand, has announced the return of its …