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Subway cofounder dies at 67

The sandwich chain announced that its cofounder, Fred DeLuca, succumbed to leukemia last September 14.

Subway cofounder dies at 67

The sandwich chain announced that its cofounder, Fred DeLuca, succumbed to leukemia last September 14.

Moody’s Investors Service upgrades Starbucks

Moody's Investors Service has upgraded Starbucks senior unsecured ratings to A2 from A3.

Starbucks EMEA launches Cup Contest for employees

The third Starbucks White Cup Contest launched for employees in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Fake U.S. brands thrive in Sudan despite U.S. Sanctions

A story published by Bloomberg reported that even after 20 years of U.S. sanctions on Sudan, U.S.-styled restaurants like Kafory Fried Chicken still...

McDonald's US and Canada to switch to cage-free eggs

The fast food chain announced that it will switching to cage-free eggs for its nearly 16,000 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada over the next 10 years...

Papa John's International names new execs

The pizza chain announced the promotions of Robert Thompson and Edmond Heelan.

Burger King's open letter to burger chains for Peace Day

Reacting to responses following its invitation to McDonald's, the brand now plans to collaborate with more burger chains to create a Peace Day Burger...

McDonald’s US set to launch all-day breakfast

Starting October 6, the fast food chain will be offering All Day Breakfast in the US.

Harry Ramsden's returns to Saudi Arabia

After being gone almost a decade, the fish and chips brand is set to open its doors once more in Saudi Arabia.

Starbucks Akasya assistant manager wins Barista Championships

Gürkan Kumak takes home the Starbucks 2015 EMEA Barista Championships.

Selling Egg McMuffins beyond breakfast might boost sales

McDonald's could increase its sales simply by selling the sandwich even after breakfast.

US minimum wage hike could fast track fast food robot tech

An article published by the Washington Post said that as fast food labour gets more expensive, robots could replace workers soon.

Burger King launches new flagship store in Paris

The store will be one of the world's largest, and will be the 4000th in the brand’s Europe, Middle East & Africa Division.

Le Pain Quotidien buys back 29 Belgian stores

The Belgian sandwich chain reacquired the franchise rights to 29 stores it has in its home country.

McDonald’s, KFC losing delivery edge in China

Startups backed by Alibaba and Tencent are taking on the fast food giants in the delivery game.

SSP Group acquires German bakery outlets

SSP Group plc made an agreement to acquire 32 outlets in Germany from Wiener Feinbäckerei Heberer GmbH (Heberer).

JUST EAT sales soar 54%

The digital marketplace for takeaway food reported that revenues jumped 54% to £107.8 million in the six months ended 30 June 2015.