Starbucks Partners Boyu Capital in China, Eyes 20,000 Locations
Starbucks has formally closed the sale of a controlling stake in its China business, bringing in private equity firm Boyu Capital as its local...
Cheesecake Factory, Chick-fil-A Lead AUV Charts in Split Restaurant Market
Average unit volumes (AUVs) across major restaurant chains are drawing a sharper divide in global franchise economics, with The Cheesecake Factory and Chick-fil-A leading...
EssilorLuxottica Doubles Down on Asia via Top Charoen Stake
Global eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica has acquired a significant stake in Thai optical retailer Top Charoen, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia and tightening its...
Adrianne Lee Exits Bed Bath & Beyond; Joins Sally Beauty as CFO
US specialty retail is witnessing another senior leadership shift, with Bed Bath & Beyond confirming the exit of its top finance executive to Sally...
Coca-Cola Unites 13 QSR Giants in Landmark ‘And a Coke’ Campaign
Coca-Cola has launched a sweeping new campaign designed to reinforce its dominance across the global quick-service restaurant (QSR) ecosystem, bringing together 13 major chains...
