RESTAURANTS, BARS & PUBS NEWS

Several major investors have made moves in Papa John’s recently, reflecting confidence in the pizza chain’s resilient market position despite challenges.

Stonegate Group’s significant debt load primarily originates from its £3 billion (US$3.95 billion) acquisition of rival Ei Group in 2019.

Goodcall for Restaurants can manage customer calls 24/7 in both English and Spanish, helping to transform restaurant phone lines into revenue-generating, data-driven guest engagement channels.

Despite ongoing strikes affecting 65 stores by Starbucks Workers United, the launch remained successful, hinting at a potential shift in same-store sales.

PAR Catering offers live prep tracking and kitchen capacity monitoring to enhance accuracy and fulfill orders on time.

The collaboration allows operators and accountants to access MarginEdge’s 15-accounting-platform ecosystem, removing the need for alternative systems.

Full Tech’s online platform offers a clean, user-friendly interface, enabling customers to instantly request quotes, complete payments, schedule deliveries, or report repairs, vastly reducing decision and delivery timelines.

Joey Wat, Yum! China’s CEO, emphasized the company’s strategy of targeting both expansion and operational excellence.

Wendy’s interim CEO Ken Cook highlighted the strength of the international segment and rollout of new menu items like chicken tenders that contributed to positive adjusted EBITDA growth.

This capital infusion underpins an ambitious plan to expand Burger King’s outlet count from approximately 1,250 restaurants in late 2025 to over 4,000 by 2035, aiming to effectively double the estate within the next five years.