Restaurants & Bar News
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French halal burger chain BiG M opens first Moroccan restaurant, targeting African expansion
Tangier was chosen for its status as a growing economic hub, with future openings already planned in Casablanca and Rabat as the company positions Morocco as a strategic platform for continental expansion.
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Devyani International merges 3 subsidiaries, consolidating 100 outlets across 40 Indian cities
By absorbing them directly, DIL eliminates redundant administrative layers and creates a more efficient management structure.
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Jollibee profits rose 5.4% to US$180M in 2025, fueled by coffee brands, 1,126 new stores
International markets delivered healthy 4.2% same-store sales growth, led by Jollibee North America at 10.2% and EMEAA at 9.0%.
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Middle East tensions threatens 500,000 Indian restaurants as LPG supplies dwindle
NRAI President Sagar Daryani described the potential disruption as leading to “closure of business and job losses” across an industry generating US$78.9 billion annually and employing more than 8 million people.
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Burger King hires Mojo Supermarket, Praytell as marketing partners after viral McDonald’s roast
The two agencies will collaborate closely to shore up Burger King’s challenger positioning in an increasingly combative QSR landscape where category pressures around pricing continue mounting.
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Uber Eats raises marketplace fees across most tiers, hiking Lite plan to 20%
The additional revenue will support fulfilling orders with couriers, acquiring new customers, discounting deliveries for Uber One members, and covering transaction costs for payment processing and insurance.
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Don Julio 1942 partners with Tribal Chic for a second year
By Charity Kamiro
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TGI Fridays signs deal to open 10 restaurants across PrideInn properties across Kenya
Two years after declaring bankruptcy and closing more than half of its U.S. locations, the company is aggressively pursuing international growth with a target of 1,000+ restaurants worldwide.
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Somabay transforms Red Sea into elite sports tourism hub with Michelin-starred experiences
In November 2025, Somabay hosted Golf & Gourmet, transforming the destination into a hub of refined dining and championship golf.
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Dubai’s introduces new public safety law,stricter venue standards, hefty penalties
Venues that embrace these standards as operational excellence rather than regulatory burden will differentiate themselves in an increasingly safety-conscious global tourism market.