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Domino’s Pizza Group reports sales lift of 5.8% in Q1
Domino’s Pizza Group reports sales lift of 5.8% in Q1
The group said its costs are hedged for up to 2027.
Comptoir Group reports £1.37m loss in 2025
EBITDA inched up to £1.1m in 2025 from £0.8m in 2024.
Tim Hortons China swings to $32.5m Q4 2025 net loss
Loss per share rose to $1 (RMB 7.01).
Creams Café files trademark for ‘Froffle Toast’ launch
This move aims to secure ownership before similar versions appear.
Jollibee Group Q4 2025 profit jumps 41.9% YoY
This is the company’s highest Q4 profit on record.
UAE investor EIIC takes minority stake in Joe & The Juice
The transaction values Joe & The Juice at $1.8b.
Franco Manca to undertake a CVA
The group cites higher payroll taxes, no rate relief, and higher UK VAT than in Europe as the reason.
Korea regulator approves Jollibee Group unit’s Shabu All Day takeover
Once completed, the acquisition is expected to increase group revenue by about 2% annually.
Potato Corner parent sees profit fall 20% in FY2025
Sales were impacted by softer consumer spending in the latter half of the year.
Bow Street Group posts 6.1% like-for-like sales growth in March
Targeted investment lifted performance, with refurbished sites outperforming and others returning to growth.
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.
Guzman y Gomez Australian Q3 sales rise 6.6%
The fast-food chain said it is on track to open 32 restaurants.
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.
Commentary
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