Staff Reporter

Italian Street Kitchen wants to elevate its take on hospitality with new  ‘Isabella’ branding

The chain recently opened its sixth outlet, located in Penrith, and is in “initial talks” to grow in the Middle East.

HK restaurant receipts up nearly 44% in Q3

This was the largest jump on record.

Grill’d campaign found to have breached ad standards

The chain’s recent ads were criticised as 'inappropriate'.

Singapore-based burrito and kebab chain Stuff’d to use faux-beef from Impossible Foods

The fast casual chain will completely replace beef from animals from its menu for an initial 3-month period.

Japan Foods dips into the red with S$1.6 mil half-year loss

Losses were attributed to lower government grants and lower rental concessions from landlords.

7-Eleven celebrates Aussie music month with new playlist

The playlist aims to give Aussie artists more airtime and help with some extra income.

Domino’s signs Better Chicken Commitment

It is the first fast food restaurant chain in both Australia and New Zealand to sign the global pledge.

How EFG is rethinking its brand portfolio to turbocharge post-COVID growth

Managing director Martin Darby elaborates on the company’s omnichannel strategy and reveals key advantages of handling brands from various franchisors.

Popeyes to feature first vegan product as part of UK debut

All chicken served, meanwhile, will be fully-sourced from the UK.

Taco Bell set to open 75th UK restaurant in Thorne

The chain will give free churros with dulce de leche for the first 100 drive-thru customers.

Subway inks largest master franchise deal with Everstone Group to expand presence in India

The agreement will see more than 2,000 new restaurants to open across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the next 10 years.

Hero Brands promotes Jon Cullen to chief development and recruitment officer

Cullen is promoted to the role from his current position at German Doner Kebab where he is currently the group’s franchise recruitment and development director.

Greggs sues Swiss insurance company Zurich for £100m over COVID-related payout

The bakery giant claims that Zurich improperly capped the insurance payout at £2.5 million.

Nearly one in five Brits to eat veggie, vegan this Christmas: Deliveroo survey

The food delivery firm reported 105% growth in vegan orders year-on-year.

McDonald’s Singapore distributes over 4,000 meals to migrant workers for Deepavali

The chain also developed and shared a digital greeting card, designed for migrant workers to send messages of encouragement as well as holiday greetings.