All articles by Soumya Sharma

Happy Belly closes acquisition of Canada’s QSR brand IQ Foods

Happy Belly Food Group, a consolidator of emerging food brands, has completed its acquisition of the Canadian quick service restaurant…
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls opens at Midlothian, Virginia

US-based fast-casual chain Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls has announced the launch of a new outlet at Winterfield Crossing in Midlothian,…
Starbucks launches Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte in US

American multinational coffeehouse chain Starbucks has unveiled its new seasonal beverage, the Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte, as a limited-edition offering to…
Donatos Pizza announces expansion plans in Florida, US

Premium US pizza franchise Donatos Pizza has entered a new partnership in Panama City, Florida - a significant step in…
Chicken Salad Chick to open new restaurant in Louisiana, US

US-based Chicken Salad Chick is set to open its newest location in Thibodaux, Louisiana, marking the brand's entry into Lafourche…

TGI Fridays’ UK operator Hostmore enters administration amid debt woes

Hostmore, the UK-based operator of restaurant chain TGI Fridays, has announced it will file for administration as it faces significant…
McDonald’s Philippines partners with TCS to upgrade IT infrastructure

Golden Arches Development Corporation (GADC), the master franchise holder of McDonald's in the Philippines, has partnered with India-based technology giant…
Malaysian chain ZUS Coffee gains $57.5m for international expansion

Malaysian coffee chain ZUS Coffee has raised $57.5m in a funding round led by Singapore's buyout company KV Asia Capital. …
Tailwind buys Oakwells and four F&B outlets from Kind Hospitality

Tailwind Hospitality, trading as Tailwind Concessions or Tailwind, has completed the strategic acquisition of Oakwells, an airport and train station…
Urth Caffé to offer organic dining at Getaway Space’s EV-charging café

US organic coffee and healthy dining chain Urth Caffé has entered a licensing agreement with Getaway Space, a premium electric…