Operations

Brunch & Cake expands to four new markets

The chain plans to open at least 20 new restaurants.

Boss Pizza to open 100 new outlets by 2028

This move is expected to create 1,500 jobs.

Deep Blue Restaurants closes nine sites

Funds from the sales are being used to refurbish its key Harry Ramsden’s sites.

Coqfighter expands UK delivery reach with 10 new sites

This is in partnership with the restaurant and tech platform Growth Kitchen.

Qatar sets legal framework for cloud kitchen operations

It aims to cut errors, speed up licensing, and support digital food business growth.

Pret A Manger unveils new shop format to boost regional expansion

The trial begins in June with openings in Broughty Ferry and Maidenhead.

Little Dessert Shop opens first dark kitchen in Preston

This comes amidst a rise in sales in the delivery and takeaway market.

Nautical Bowls 2.0 offers bigger dining areas

It seeks customer connections through new store designs and alfresco setups.

Korean fast food chain Lotteria eyes Philippines expansion

The group plans to open 30 restaurants in five years

Boba Bhai expands to RTD bubble teas, eyes 20% sales from new channels

The canned teas are now live on Blinkit and Zepto, with Instamart expected to follow.

Luckin Coffee, Brazilian agencies to launch ‘Brazil Coffee Culture Festival 2.0’

Additionally, they will also launch the “Brazilian Smallholder Coffee Farmer Support Program.”

Lone Star Rib House & Brews unveils first drive-thru at Hawthorn

To celebrate the launch, customers will receive a free coffee with any purchase from 20 May to 22 May.

KFC joins Deliveroo in new delivery partnership

KFC is now available on Deliveroo, reaching 924 stores nationwide by the end of May.

GDK, Hero Brands partners with True to support UK, international growth

Since its 2015 UK launch, GDK has expanded to over 145 UK and 170 global locations under Hero Brands.

McDonald’s goes menu-free across Saudi Arabia

It aims to prove that customers know the menu well enough to order without it.