International
Starbucks to enter Italy in 2017
The coffee chain announced a partnership with Percassi, the confirmed Starbucks licensee in Italy, to open the first Starbucks store in Milan in early...
Starbucks to enter Italy in 2017
The coffee chain announced a partnership with Percassi, the confirmed Starbucks licensee in Italy, to open the first Starbucks store in Milan in early...
McDonald's Japan launches Camembert burger
According to a story by the Mirror, the fast food chain launched a new burger that uses Camembert cheese in Japan.
McDonald's to open first store in Kazakhstan
The fast food chain announced that it will launch the first restaurant in Kazakhstan in Astana on March 8, 2016, making Kazakhstan the 120th country...
McDonald's reopens 'most successful outlet' in the world
According to a story by the Daily Mail, the restaurant on the Champs Elysees in Paris, which was closed last year for renovation and had boasted a...
McDonald’s takes up 40% of Spain’s fast food market
According to an article by Olive Press, the fast food chain dominated 40% of Spain’s fast food market with 474 restaurants nationwide.
McDonald's global comp sales rise for 2015
The fast food giant announced the financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015, showing strong performance from the U.K...
Starbucks global comp sales grows 8% in Q1
The coffee chain reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal first quarter ended December 27, 2015.
Le Pain Quotidien appoints former Starbucks exec as US CEO
The bakery and restaurant chain announced the appointment of Doug Satzman as the US Chief Executive Officer.
Chipotle supplier cuts jobs in the wake of food scare
According to a story by the Business Insider, while Chipotle's same-store sales fell by 30% in December after outbreaks tied to its restaurants, the...
Chipotle to temporarily stop operations on February 8 to hold food safety meetings
According to a story by the Daily Mail, the Mexican food chain will shut down its stores on 8 February for four hours to hold team meetings discussing...
Starbucks to launch new 500 stores in China
According to a story by Reuters, the coffee chain announced that it aims to open 500 stores in China this year.
McDonald's considers selling stakes in Nikkei
According to a report by Reuters citing the Nikkei business daily, the fast food giant is reaching out to investors about selling a part of the...
Starbucks opens cafe with a view in Istanbul
The design of a remodeled Starbucks store near the bustling Kadikoy Carsi ferry terminal offers an expansive view over the Bosphorus Strait.
Chipotle US norovirus outbreak 'one of the worst in history'
According to an article published by Complex, the Mexican food chain is suffering the worst norovirus outbreak in history, with 141 reported cases of...
French competition watchdog greenlights takeover of Quick by Burger King
According to a story published by France 24, the French competition authority allowed Burger King's takeover of the 405 outlets of its competitor...
KFC to open its first store in Tibet
The fried chicken chain announced that it is set to open its first branch in Tibet.
Papa John's to enter Northeast France in 2016
Papa John’s International, Inc announced the signing of a 38 store development agreement that will bring the brand to Northeast France. Hassan...
