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Starbucks Reaches New Heights with Asia’s Highest Café on Vietnam’s Fansipan Summit
Starbucks has opened its highest coffeehouse in Asia at the summit of Mount Fansipan, bringing the global coffee chain to one of Southeast Asia’s...
Starbucks Rewards Revamp Triggers Customer Backlash Over Tier Changes
Starbucks is facing a wave of customer criticism following the rollout of its revamped Starbucks Rewards loyalty program, as long-time members expressed frustration over...
Keurig Dr Pepper Secures $6B Financing for Landmark JDE Peet’s Buyout
Keurig Dr Pepper has raised about $6 billion through a dual-currency bond sale as it prepares to complete its planned acquisition of global coffee...
Qatari-Backed Irth Capital Submits $1.5 Billion Takeover Bid for Papa John’s
Papa John’s International is reviewing a new takeover proposal from Qatari-backed investment firm Irth Capital Management, which has offered to acquire the U.S. pizza...
SSCP Management Acquires Logan’s Roadhouse from SPB Hospitality
SPB Hospitality has sold casual-dining chain Logan’s Roadhouse to Dallas-based restaurant operator SSCP Management, marking the latest step in the company’s strategy to streamline...
Blushington Opens First Franchise Studio in Boca Raton
Beauty services brand Blushington has celebrated the grand opening of Blushington Boca Raton, marking the launch of the company’s first franchised location and a...
Pickup Coffee Seeks Up to $8 Million in Convertible Notes to Support Expansion
Philippines-based coffee chain Pickup Coffee is seeking fresh capital through the issuance of convertible notes worth up to $8 million, as the fast-growing brand...
Brandman Retail Partners ANTA Group to Bring Wilson and ANTA to India
Brandman Retail has entered a strategic partnership with Chinese sportswear giant ANTA Group to introduce global sports brands Wilson Sporting Goods and ANTA to...
Krystal Elevates Amanda Hyde to COO to Boost Performance and Expansion
U.S. quick-service restaurant chain Krystal has promoted Amanda Hyde to Chief Operating Officer, expanding her responsibilities at the brand as it focuses on operational...
Inditex Posts Strong Year as Zara and Sister Brands Fuel Global Expansion
Inditex, the Spanish fashion group that owns Zara, has reported strong sales and profit growth, underlining the resilience of its global retail model despite...
Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price John to Retire; Chris Hurt Named Successor
Plush toy and experiential retail brand Build-A-Bear Workshop has announced a major leadership transition, with longtime President and CEO Sharon Price John set to...
PIRTEK USA Crosses 200 Locations in Major U.S. Expansion Milestone
PIRTEK USA, a provider of on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose services, has opened its 200th location in the United States, marking a...
KitKat Reinvents the Dash in New Campaign by Courage
Global confectionery brand KitKat has launched a new campaign that transforms the everyday dash symbol into a visual reminder to pause and take a...
Starbird Enters Texas with Record 36 Unit Franchise Deal
Fast-casual chicken chain Starbird has signed its largest franchise development agreement to date, a move that will bring 36 new restaurants to Texas and...
The Big Biscuit Serves Up Midwest Growth with Manhattan, Kansas Opening
The breakfast and lunch franchise brand The Big Biscuit is strengthening its Midwest presence with a new restaurant planned in Manhattan, Kansas, as the...
