Europe
Just Eat hikes restaurant commissions by 1%
The British market is exempted from the commission hike.
Just Eat hikes restaurant commissions by 1%
The British market is exempted from the commission hike.
Pizza franchisee DP Eurasia posts high sales growth for 2021, unsure outlook for 2022
Uncertainties loom amid Russia-Ukraine conflict and inflation.
Subway’s EMEA business inks master franchise deal in Kuwait
The chain continues its string of new agreements as it grows its global footprint.
Burger King terminates Ibersol contract for brand development in Portugal
Ibersol noted there was not a proper assessment of the limitations faced by companies due to the pandemic.
Poke House pursuing London IPO, aggressive UK growth
It is projecting more than €100 million (£83 million) in revenue this year.
Collins Foods’ corporate franchise agreement with KFC Europe commences
The CFA has a target of opening up to 130 net new KFC restaurants over the next 10 years.
Itsu makes European debut with Brussels site
It will have seating for 46 diners along with ‘grab and go’ options.
Greek street food chain The Athenian eyes Europe, UAE growth
It will have 18 sites including a handful of permanent restaurants in London and delivery kitchens across the UK by December.
Burger King opens plant-based pop up restaurant in Spain
The pop-up arrives roughly five months after the chain tried one in Cologne, Germany.
Nathan's Famous teams up with Tommy's Diner to expand in France
Last year, over 700 million Nathan's Famous hot dogs were sold.
Domino’s to enter Lithuania
The first two stores will be in Vilnius.
Burger King France to sell Quick restaurants to H.I.G. Capital
The restaurants were up for sale in May.
Papa John’s eyes 250 restaurants in Germany over next seven years
Its franchise partner already opened its first seven Papa John’s in Magdeburg and Leipzig.
Papa John’s spotlights cheddar cheese in new global marketing campaign
The “fashion meets food” collaboration takes satirical cues from Gen Z street culture.
Just Eat Takeaway launches grocery delivery service in Germany
The company is considering a similar approach in the UK.
Ex-McDonald's France directors probed in fraud inquiry: report
French authorities are looking into a 2009 accord on royalty payments.
DP Eurasia reports 44.1% decline in its 2020 core profit due to COVID restrictions
It forecasts positive like-for-like growth in Turkey and Russia this year.
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