RESTAURANTS, BARS & PUBS NEWS

Every site affected by this change will be thoroughly evaluated in coordination with current license holders and campus administrators to ensure a smooth transition that maintains operational continuity and fosters strong stakeholder collaboration.

The program examined key issues including boosting profitability in the shifting platform economy, leveraging technology and data to enhance operational efficiency, and finding the right balance between creativity and commercial viability, core challenges facing today’s dining businesses.

Daybright serves specialty coffee and tea paired with a curated selection of freshly baked and prepared items, all made on-site with real ingredients.

The feature is fully embedded in Sweetgreen’s ordering platform, automatically updating macro values in real time as customers adjust their ingredients.

Gajial arrives from Albertsons to take on the role of chief merchandising and digital officer, where he will lead merchandising, digital strategy, marketing, loyalty initiatives, and retail media across the company’s 2,000 stores.

Spanning almost 1,000 square meters across two floors, this venue is KFC’s largest and most technologically advanced location in Europe to date.

Growing incomes, increased digital adoption, and a demand for convenience are driving this shift, effortlessly expanding consumer preferences.

Leadership refresh in September 2025 appointed executives for global scaling. New hires drive operations in Philippines and Mexico’s 50 outlets, testing international models.

Wingstop has accelerated its global footprint with record-breaking openings over the past two years, directly contributing to the 3,000th restaurant milestone.

Since ELR opened the first Costa franchise outside the UK, the two brands have expanded to over 160 stores across the UAE, earning ELR the International Franchise Partner of the Year award.