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How augmented reality will change the future of work in the consumer sector
Enabled by technological advancements, the future of work is increasingly digital and automated. This transition may be initially costly but …
Panera Bread launches new menu in US
US bakery-café chain Panera Bread has announced a significant menu expansion with the introduction of changes entitled New Era. This …
Tim Hortons launches flatbread pizzas in Canada
Restaurant chain Tim Hortons has expanded its menu with the introduction of flatbread pizza to its stores in Canada. The new …
MOD Pizza selects Bikky to enhance customer analytics
US fast-casual chain MOD Pizza has partnered with Bikky, a customer data platform developer for restaurants, to boost its customer …
China’s ChaPanda aims to raise $330m on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Chinese tea chain ChaPanda is aiming to raise HK$2.6bn ($330m) through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong …
Chicken Salad Chick to open first location in New Mexico, US
American fast-casual restaurant chain Chicken Salad Chick plans to open its first New Mexico location on 23 April 2024. The 3,200ft² restaurant …
TGI Fridays to merge with UK franchisee Hostmore in $220m deal
TGI Fridays has agreed to an all-share acquisition by its UK-based hospitality business Hostmore. The £177m ($220m) transaction will be finalised …
Canada’s Freshslice Pizza to open two locations in Texas, US
Canadian pizza franchise Freshslice Pizza is set to open its first two US-based franchises in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of …
Red Lobster considers bankruptcy filing to tackle financial strains
American casual dining restaurant chain Red Lobster is contemplating Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as a strategy to alleviate financial strains, …
Bojangles seals multi-unit deal to enter Los Angeles fast-food market
US fast-food chain Bojangles is set to enter the Los Angeles, California market following the signing of a 30-unit franchise …
Domino’s launches New York Style Pizza in US
American multinational pizza restaurant chain Domino's Pizza has expanded its menu with the introduction of New York Style Pizza. The new …
Little Door & Co to open new location in Kingly Street, London, UK
UK-based late-night bar and restaurant group Little Door & Co is set to expand its presence in London's Soho with …
Doughnut chain Duck Donuts launches new cotton candy flavours
American doughnut shop chain Duck Donuts has announced the launch of its new, limited-time cotton candy [candyfloss] flavours, available through …
Guernsey Holdings acquires 20 Zaxby’s restaurants in South Carolina, US
Guernsey Holdings, a US-based restaurant franchisee that owns and operates a wide portfolio of franchised businesses, has announced the acquisition …
First Watch buys 21 franchise-owned restaurants in North Carolina, US
First Watch Restaurant Group has concluded the previously announced acquisition of 21 franchise-owned restaurants and their development rights in North …