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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 stores slated for closure are mainly underperforming locations or cafés where the company cannot provide the desired customer experience or achieve a viable path to profitability.

The system uses advanced image recognition and machine learning to monitor inventory levels with exceptional speed and precision.

These appointments form part of parent company Dine Brands’ strategy to enhance the guest experience and engage the next generation of loyal Applebee’s customers.

The launch of this loyalty program fills a longstanding gap in DoorDash’s offerings, aligning it with competitors like Uber Eats and Grubhub, which have provided in-app merchant loyalty program features for years.

Drawing on his strong background in retail operations and customer engagement, Harmon is expected to play a key role in guiding Subway’s transformation with a strategic and forward-thinking approach.

North Sun Energy will introduce Little Caesars’ popular items at 18 of its gas stations and convenience stores, providing fresh, branded meals for customers on the go.

Swijtink will take over from Michèle Boudria, who is retiring after an impressive 40-year career at McDonald’s, during which she held multiple leadership roles both in Canada and globally.

For the first half of 2025, MTY Food Group’s net income increased by 32.4%, rising to CA$59.03 million (US$43.2 million) from CA$44.58 million (US$32.6 million) reported in the same period of 2024.