RESTAURANTS, BARS & PUBS NEWS

The company has already deployed more than US$600 million across its partner network, which includes 20 Michelin-starred restaurants and 50 James Beard Award nominees, proof that even the culinary elite see value in the model.

Supy’s AI-powered invoice processing and mobile scan-to-count features eliminate thousands of hours of manual work.

Comparable sales rose 3.1% overall, powered by a sizzling 6.1% jump at its international segment and steady gains at Tim Hortons Canada and Burger King U.S.

The Le Midi concept draws inspiration from the traditional French midday pause, a cultural practice centered on slowing down and savoring quality food in good company.

International operated markets delivered their third consecutive quarter above 4% growth, led by the U.K., Germany, and Australia, each posting mid- to high-single-digit gains. International developmental licensed markets, including China and Brazil, grew 4.5%.

The deal will bring 5 Pickl restaurants and 10 BonBird locations to Iraq, with the very first outlets set to open at Iraq Mall in Baghdad during Q2 2026.

The facility masterfully pairs European-engineered kitchen technology with traditional Lebanese culinary methods, ensuring that the same flavours that filled that first Al Rigga restaurant in 2000 remain utterly unchanged, even as production hits industrial scale.

Gregory will officially take the reins by 5 August, bringing a wealth of franchising and multi-market expertise to the brand.

This tasty deal includes a sweeping 75-year exclusive master license for 13 regional markets and the US$20.8 million purchase of MAT’s existing franchise operations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The largest portion, a hearty RM600 million (US$152 million), is the secret sauce for building 100 brand-new restaurants.