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Pirata Group co-founder takes on role of interim CEO
The restaurant group operates 26 restaurants.
TDR Capital takes controlling stake in Popeyes UK
The fast food brand also announced plans to open 30 more locations.
Papa Johns reaffirms commitment to the UK amidst report of potential closures
The brand has more than 500 restaurants in the UK.
Whitbread divests shares in healthy food chain Pure
Whitbread first acquired stakes in the chain in 2016.
Restaurant booking platform TheFork bids Australia goodbye
The company will shutter operations by 31 March.
China bubble tea giants to apply for Hong Kong IPO
Both are planning to raise around $300m to $1b.
DPG director steps down
This takes effect on 31 December.
Coco di Mama owner to offload the business—report
Azzurri Group is reportedly talking with investment bankers for an auction.
No ‘mass exodus’ in GYG leadership team :GYG spokesperson
Read here for Guzman y Gomez’s full statement.
Jubilant Foodworks makes bid to acquire DP Eurasia
DP Eurasia has issued a response to the offer.
The Restaurant Group shareholders approves £506m sale to Apollo
The sale will be completed by 21 December
Flash Coffee shutters Singapore operations
The coffee chain plans to focus on Hong Kong.
Singapore firm sells stake in Philippine pizza business
GIC held a 16.8% interest in the pizza business.
Considerations for new entrants to the UK restaurant industry
Despite unique stressors, there have been a marked increases in global franchises entering the UK market.
Honest Burgers targets £1m in equity crowdfunding
Its crowdfunding vehicle recently went live.
White Rabbit Projects names new CFO
The group is backed by the private equity group McWin.
Pizza Hut issues statement over cyber incident
193,000 customers were impacted by the incident.
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