RESTAURANTS, BARS & PUBS NEWS

The PE Club WebApp opens for sign-up in November 2025, enabling guests to register within minutes and start earning rewards instantly.

The latest enhancements allow the Workstation 8 to shift from a staff-operated terminal to a customer-facing self-service kiosk, supporting flexible service formats like grab-and-go, pre-order, and scan-and-go.

The expansion forms part of a larger 100-location development deal with JPK Capital, the exclusive master franchisee for Wingstop across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

The expansion will cover four key regions, northwest, west, central, and southeast, each overseen by an experienced local franchisee with deep market knowledge.

The partnership enables restaurants, cafés, home-based businesses, and suppliers to access daily procurement needs at competitive prices through a seamless digital interface.

Assistant Director of Information Systems Omar Al Yafei highlighted that the electronic inspection platform integrates 20 inspection types, including health and safety, into one automated system.

These two established chains are driving the industry’s next wave of voice AI adoption, focusing on redefining guest experiences while maintaining a balance between convenience and efficiency.

Comprehensive details regarding the timing and rationale behind the decision will be disclosed on the official reveal day.

The US$1.55 billion (SAR 5.8 billion) joint venture for developing the Qurain Cultural District was awarded to Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. and MAN Enterprise Al-Saudia, as revealed at Diriyah Company’s 2024 Bashayer event.

By integrating directly with Sysco’s EDI, CheddrSuite enables automatic receipt of live product pricing, removing the need for manual updates by restaurant operators. This functionality ensures menu prices align with real-time ingredient costs, supporting more accurate plate costing and agile pricing strategies.