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Jollibee takes global restaurant empire to Hong Kong stock market
Jollibee listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, expanding its capital-raising options as the Philippine chain pursues international growth.
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Jollibee listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, expanding its capital-raising options as the Philippine chain pursues international growth.
HTeaO, a Texas iced tea concept, reported $147M in 2025 sales and is positioning its water purification system and customization capabilities as differentiation points in the beverage market under new
Restaurant technology has not produced a major IPO in five years; industry observers are tracking 10 companies as potential candidates to break the drought.
Industry experts are examining the potential federal definition of ultra-processed foods and its implications for restaurant operators, signaling possible regulatory shifts ahead.
Starbucks is discontinuing a blending powder after baristas reported respiratory issues from airborne particles, aligning the change with its seasonal menu shift.
Restaurants are exploring Gen X and Baby Boomer hiring as a potential response to labor turnover, signaling a shift toward older demographics who may bring different workforce characteristics than you
Maria Rivera, former Krispy Kreme president, has launched RC Hospitality Group to support emerging restaurant brands led by female and minority entrepreneurs.
Starbucks is facing pressure from pro-labor investors seeking to separate board chair and CEO roles while workers' union seeks consumer boycott support over contract negotiations.
SupplyCaddy, a restaurant packaging and supply chain service founded in 2020, secured growth investment from existing partner CEAS Investments and counts more than 70 brands among its clients.
Wonder laid off approximately 150 employees, representing 7% of its workforce, as part of a streamlining effort.
Daily tip payout systems are gaining adoption in restaurants, offering staff faster access to earnings and greater financial visibility.
Owner secured $240M in funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives to develop AI agents aimed at independent restaurants.
A NAYA restaurant founder, after a single location nearly became insolvent, is now seeking to open 200 additional locations.
An industry analysis piece examines operational challenges ahead for 2026, signaling that restaurants face continued cost and margin pressures in the coming year.
A new study claims a proposed $25 minimum wage could cost 5 million jobs, raising questions about what wage increase restaurant operators might find acceptable.
Wonder acquired another New York City restaurant brand, while Qu, Uber, Serve, Palona, and MarginEdge made executive and funding moves.
Cash-based labor practices highlight wage/compliance risks and operational complexity that chains need to address as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Case study on franchisee workforce practices — value depends on whether story reveals replicable retention tactics or operator cost-saving strategies.
Immigration enforcement is increasingly targeting restaurants.
A restaurant president characterized teen fryer violations as an unintentional error after the company faced $62,000 in child labor penalties, suggesting ongoing compliance challenges in restaurant op
New Jersey restaurants must shift to a request-only model for plastic utensils and condiment packets starting August 1st, signaling states' growing regulatory pressure on operators to reduce single-us
Episode on labor cost strategy — useful if it covers actionable tactics (scheduling, mix, retention) that multi-unit operators can apply.
A California dining chain closed all seven of its locations and laid off approximately 300 workers, prompting a lawsuit.
Tropical Grille paid over $700,000 in fines following federal investigators' discovery of child labor and wage violations at the restaurant.
Founder argues against knee-jerk cost-cutting in downturns — signals that operational resilience, not margin preservation alone, matters to multi-unit operators navigating inflation and labor pressure
Single-brand labor/closure incident — local cautionary tale but not a systemic trend affecting multi-location operators.
Wire headline about Happy Belly's stock movement — insufficient detail to assess impact on multi-location operators.