Global Foodservice News
Service improvements, and the Bearista cup, drove Starbucks sales last quarter
The coffee shop giant said its domestic same-store sales rose 4% in the period, its best performance in two years, as the holiday product launch and its new service model drove higher transactions. Apparently, the key to Starbucks’ performance was in a glass bear cup. The coffee shop giant on Wednesday reported its best domestic…
Read MoreFat Brands, burdened with heavy debt, declares bankruptcy
The owner of Fazoli’s, Round Table Pizza and several other brands is seeking Chapter 11 debt protection. The company’s whole business securitization was “starving the business.” Fast-food restaurant chain collector Fat Brands declared bankruptcy on Monday under a mountain of debt and after it was unable to come to an agreement with its bondholders. The…
Read MoreDenny’s completes $620M sale following shareholder OK
The acquisition by TriArtisan Capital, Yadav Enterprises and Treville Capital takes the diner chain private for the first time since 1997. Denny’s stock is officially off the market. The diner chain on Friday completed its sale to a group consisting of TriArtisan Capital Advisors, franchisee Yadav Enterprises and Treville Capital Group, making it a privately…
Read MoreKey tailwinds for the restaurant industry in 2026
While the expectation is modest growth, some factors such as lower gas prices, tax cuts, and the FIFA World Cup could provide a much-needed boost During a recent interview at the annual ICR Conference in Orlando, William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia said that although the industry saw some improvement in December compared to a curveball-filled…
Read MoreGlobal Foodservice News — January 15, 2026
Industry Spotlight Restaurants made up over half of new U.S. jobs in December The industry added 27,200 positions during the month, out of 50,000 total nationwide New data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday morning shows that 50,000 positions were added to the United States economy in December, which was markedly lower…
Read MoreThe environmental impact of sustainable toilet paper
The rise of eco-friendly alternatives is reshaping the tissue industry, although environmental performance depends on fiber sourcing, manufacturing processes, and energy use Toilet paper is a daily-use product with a very short lifespan; however, its manufacturing process involves significant consumption of energy, water, and chemicals. As a result, its environmental footprint has become a growing…
Read MoreGreen Bay at the Center of the North American Tissue Industry
The U.S. toilet paper capital hosts the first edition of Tissue Summit North America The selection of Green Bay, Wisconsin, to host the first edition of Tissue Summit North America reflects a strategic decision based on the region’s industrial relevance and historical vocation. Known as the toilet paper capital of the United States, the city…
Read MoreAI’s Thirst for Water: A Looming Crisis for the Cleaning Industry
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence data centers is about to hit the professional cleaning industry with a potential water scarcity crisis that few saw coming just two or three years ago. “The industry hasn’t felt the squeeze yet because most of these data centers are still on the drawing board or under construction,” suggests…
Read MoreHow AI Will Affect Food Safety Culture in Food Manufacturing and Processing
LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, January 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In a time when consumers expect food to be both tasty and safe, eHACCP.org emphasizes how artificial intelligence can transform Food Safety Culture, which is essential to the global food industry. Food Safety Culture includes the shared values, beliefs, and day-to-day actions adopted by organizations and…
Read MorePapa Johns Modernizes Restaurant Operations With Unified POS and Ops Platform Across 3,200 U.S. Locations
Papa Johns is taking another major step in its multi-year technology modernization plan, selecting PAR Technology’s POS and operations software to serve as the core of a new in-restaurant technology stack across roughly 3,200 U.S. corporate and franchise locations. The company said the rollout will replace legacy on-premise systems and is expected to be completed…
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