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Alshaya Group takes over Starbucks Greece and Cyprus operations

Alshaya Group takes over Starbucks Greece and Cyprus operations

The new entities will operate as Alshaya Hellas SMSA in Greece and Murgab Cyprus Ltd in Cyprus.
4 days ago

Guzman y Gomez Australian Q3 sales rise 6.6%

The fast-food chain said it is on track to open 32 restaurants.
6 days ago

Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken launches £3.2m funding raise to fuel expansion

The brand received early backing from British hip hop duo Krept & Konan.

Zeus Street Greek gets private equity backing

This comes following the brand’s expansion towards drive-thrus.

Starbucks finalises China JV with Boyu Capital, plans major site growth

Both parties aim to expand the network to as many as 20,000 locations over time.

CHAGEE posts weak Q4 as restructuring and expansion weigh on profits

Net profit for 2025 was 53.5% lower than the year before.

Fair Work Commission abolishes junior pay rates

Roughly half a million workers in retail, fast-food, and pharmacy will benefit.

Starbucks UK reports £30.1m profit in 2025 amidst ‘tougher’ market

The group plans to open a further 500 new sites in the next five years.

Jubilant FoodWorks exits Dunkin business by December 2026

The Indian operator will review the next step with Dunkin’s owner.

Restaurant Brands New Zealand snaps up Taco Bell franchise from Collins Foods

The transaction is still subject to regulatory clearance and completion conditions.

Chinese premium tea chain Auntea Jenny to expand to coffee

The chain reported a profit of $72.5m for the fiscal year ended 2025.

Burger Singh secures $8.79m Series B to fuel franchise growth

This brings the brand's valuation to $55.7m (₹5.2b).

Eatphoria expands reach with virtual brand licensing programme

The programme helps operators broaden menus and drive growth.

Gordon Legal issues statement KFC class action settlement

The settlement has been agreed with KFC and over 80 franchise operators across the country.

KFC operator Collins Foods issues statement on class action settlement

Collins Foods said it makes no admission of liability.

Tim Hortons operator raises £26.7m as UK&I deal runs to 2045

The company plans to expand by replicating its top-performing sites.