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Pho extends UK delivery partnership with Deliveroo

Deliveroo UK and Ireland general manager Jeff Wemyss said the platform is “delighted” to continue its exclusive partnership with Pho. Credit: NeydtStock / Shutterstock.com. UK-based restaurant chain ...
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Flipkart begins internal food delivery pilot in Bengaluru, India

The move would bring Flipkart into a market dominated by Swiggy and Eternal-owned Zomato. Credit: Selman GEDIK / Shutterstock.com. Walmart-backed Flipkart has started testing a food delivery service ...
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Chipotle enters Asian market with first restaurant in Seoul

Chipotle’s restaurant in Seoul will serve as a reference market for the brand’s future growth across Asian market. Credit: Chipotle Mexican Grill / PR Newswire. Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched its ...
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers divests 116 restaurants in US

The buyers will continue operating the acquired locations under the Red Robin brand. Credit: refrina / Shutterstock.com. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has sold 116 US restaurants to three multi-unit ...
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Fogo de Chão opens first restaurant in North Carolina

Fogo de Chão opens its first North Carolina restaurant in Charlotte. Credit: Fogo de Chao / GlobeNewswire. Brazilian steakhouse operator Fogo de Chão has expanded its US presence with the launch of ...
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Americana Restaurants signs deal to launch Taco Bell in UAE

Taco Bell operates more than 9,000 restaurants globally. Credit: PixelBiss/Shutterstock.com. Americana Restaurants International, a restaurant operator in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) region ...
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Stoner’s Pizza Joint opens restaurants in Kansas and Colorado

Stoner’s Pizza Joint operates more than 55 restaurants across the Southeast, Texas, the Midwest and Colorado. Credit: Stoner’s Pizza Joint/ PR Newswire. US-based quick-service restaurant chain ...
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Papa Johns refranchises 28 restaurants in Orlando, US

The decision aligns with Papa Johns’ strategy to shift company-owned restaurants to established operating partners. Credit: Retail Photographer / Shutterstock.com. Papa John’s International has ...
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UK launches review of business rates for pubs and hotels

The review would examine valuation methods used for the pub and hotel sectors. Credit: Master1305 / Shutterstock.com. The UK Government has launched an independent review of business rates valuations ...
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Little Caesars partners with Coco Robotics for food deliveries in US

Coco delivery robot outside a Little Caesars restaurant. Credit: Coco Robotics / PR Newswire. US-based pizza chain Little Caesars has partnered with Coco Robotics to provide autonomous delivery ...
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Fogo de Chão debuts in Costa Rican market

Fogo Market Table and dining room. Credit: Fogo de Chao / GlobeNewswire. Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão has opened its first restaurant in Costa Rica. The launch marks the company’s entry ...