UK’s Knoops to open Middle East stores as part of expansion strategy
UK-based chocolate and coffee chain Knoops has entered its first international partnership to open stores in the Middle East, The …
Virtual Dining Concepts acquires Man vs Fries
Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC), an American company specialising in virtual restaurants, has acquired delivery-only brand Man vs Fries. Man vs Fries …
Sonic unveils new Blackout Slush Float for 2024 solar eclipse
American fast-food chain Sonic is set to launch the Blackout Slush Float drink to celebrate the North American total solar …
Starbucks announces global leadership changes
American coffeehouse giant Starbucks has unveiled a strategic leadership reshuffle to enhance its geographically focused senior management structure. The company's former …
BinaryBeer on how IoT smart kegs can benefit business
Australia-based tech company BinaryBeer has developed an internet of things (IoT) solution called KegLink. The company claims the smart keg management …
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 …