RESTAURANTS, BARS & PUBS NEWS

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.

A key driver is the landmark decision to procure chicken wings, one of its most popular items, with over 164 million sold last year, from British farmers.

Americana Restaurants continued its recipe for disciplined growth, opening 216 new stores in 2025 to bring its total network to a whopping 2,749 restaurants.

Hungry passengers can enjoy a familiar and varied selection, from global names like KFC, Burger King, and Costa Coffee to SSP’s own popular concepts like Ritazza and Panopolis.

The combined entity will operate across four GCC countries, achieving significant economies of scale in procurement, logistics, and marketing, which is rare for a listed company in this segment of the hospitality industry.

It answers frequently asked questions, checks real-time table availability, makes reservations directly through the OpenTable integration, and enrolls callers in the Fogo Rewards loyalty program.

Yum! Brands CEO Chris Turner stated the company delivered outstanding results with fundamentals stronger than ever at KFC and Taco Bell, citing Taco Bell’s market share gains and KFC’s record unit development.

Dawar’s elevation from CFO to CEO signals a focus on financial discipline and integration expertise as DIL prepares to execute this complex merger.

Jack’s Family Restaurants revealed PAR’s modern platform simplifies operations, improves payment experiences, and strengthens the loyalty strategy, positioning the brand to consistently deliver outstanding guest service during its expansion.