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Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken launches £3.2m funding raise to fuel expansion
Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken launches £3.2m funding raise to fuel expansion
The brand received early backing from British hip hop duo Krept & Konan.
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Zeus Street Greek gets private equity backing
This comes following the brand’s expansion towards drive-thrus.
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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.
1 day ago
CHAGEE posts weak Q4 as restructuring and expansion weigh on profits
Net profit for 2025 was 53.5% lower than the year before.
6 days ago
Fair Work Commission abolishes junior pay rates
Roughly half a million workers in retail, fast-food, and pharmacy will benefit.
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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.
Domino’s Pizza China posts 43% profit jump despite sales dip
Revenue was up by 24.8%.
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.
Papa Johns receives $1.5b buyout offer—report
The group reported lower net income for the full year 2025.
Collins Foods acquires 8 KFC restaurants in Germany
The group plans to open 90 restaurants in the next four years.
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