International
Harry Ramsden's returns to Saudi Arabia
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.
McDonald’s Germany signs development deal with Autobahn Tank & Rast GmbH
The companies have signed a development agreement to roll out new McDonald’s restaurants across the motorway service station network.
Starbucks global sales rise 18% to $4.9 billion
The coffee chain reported the financial results for its 13-week fiscal third quarter and 39-week fiscal year to date ended June 28, 2015.
McDonald's sales continue to decline
Despite a turnaround plan in motion and strong performance in Europe, McDonald's continue to lose guest traffic in all major segments.
McDonald's goes fancy with 'Restaurant M'
A McDonald's in Japan transforms itself into a restaurant where diners are served burgers on plates.
Starbucks deepens investments in under-represented U.S. communities
The coffee chain announced that it will open stores in 15 diverse, low to medium income urban communities across the U.S., with at least five stores...
South Africa still an attractive place for fast food, says Euromonitor
Despite the sluggish economic pace of the country, South Africa is still a good investment according to the research firm.
Starbucks expands across South Africa
Starbucks Coffee Company and Taste Holdings announced a licensed partnership, allowing the coffee chain to open across South Africa.
EXCLUSIVE: Taylor St Baristas to Open First US Store
New York to see first foreign outlet of the specialty coffee chain.
