Global Foodservice News
Freddy’s Adds Senior Meals to Menu Lineup
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced the addition of Senior Meals (55+) to its permanent menu lineup. Each meal includes a small drink and small fries/tots or can be upgraded to a full-size premium side. New Senior Meals (55+): Single Cheeseburger: Freddy’s premium steakburger patty with American cheese on a toasted bun with mustard, onion…
Read MoreFirehouse Subs Announces Seven Openings to Start 2026
Firehouse Subs, the firefighter-founded hot sub brand known for its unwavering commitment to community impact, has jumped out of the gates strong in 2026. Through the first six weeks of the year, seven restaurants have opened across North America. This includes: High Street Center: 2404 High Street, Crescent Springs, KY Victoria University Heights: 3960 Shelbourne…
Read MoreNoodles & Company executes 8-for-1 reverse stock split
Shares fell 1.54% on first day of trading before rebounding on Thursday Noodles & Company merged eight of its shares into one share in a reverse stock split that shareholders approved earlier this month to take place at 12:01 Eastern Time on Wednesday. It closed on Tuesday at 50 cents per share and opened at…
Read MoreDel Taco closes all its Georgia locations
The chain is also down to one location in Alabama following franchisee Matadoor Restaurant Group’s bankruptcy in July Del Taco has reportedly exited the state of Georgia. According to several local reports, the chain’s 11 restaurants in the state abruptly closed this week. The chain’s website currently lists 558 locations spanning 18 states. Georgia is…
Read MoreKBP Brands acquires 78 Sonic Drive-In restaurants
The franchisee first added the quick-service chain in 2024, joining KFC, Taco Bell, and Arby’s restaurants in its expanding portfolio KBP Brands, one of the largest franchise groups in the United States, has acquired 78 Sonic Drive-In restaurants in Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. This marks KBP’s second Sonic acquisition in less than…
Read MoreDomino’s defies industry-wide consumer spending slowdown with 3.7% Q4 same-store sales growth
‘We grew sales across all income cohorts in Q4,’ the pizza chain said, even as competitors struggled with lower-income consumers Domino’s Pizza is optimistic about its leadership in the pizza and quick-service categories after posting 3.7% same-store sales growth in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28, 2025. Russel Weiner, CEO of the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based…
Read MoreTexas Roadhouse hustles to a hot start in 2026
Same-store sales are up more than 8% at the casual-dining steakhouse chain through the first seven weeks of the new year, but beef inflation continues to put pressure on profits. After a relatively quiet end of 2025 by Texas Roadhouse standards, the steakhouse chain is coming out of the gates hot so far in 2026.…
Read MorePanera faces multiple lawsuits following data breach
Customers seeking class-action status argue in court that the fast-casual chain failed to protect their personal information, even after being hit by a cyberattack last year. Panera Bread is facing at least seven lawsuits filed in recent weeks in federal court after another data breach in January potentially compromised personal information of current and former…
Read MoreModernizing Facility Security With Drones
How robotics and drones are enhancing safety and operational efficiency In today’s complex risk environment, ensuring the security of commercial and public buildings is no longer just a matter of locked doors and occasional patrols. Facility managers and custodial leaders must address a growing number of threats—from theft and vandalism to workplace violence and unauthorized…
Read More3M Announces New Board Appointment
3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today the election of Neil G. Mitchill, Jr. to 3M’s Board of Directors, effective Feb. 6, 2026. Mr. Mitchill also has been appointed as a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board. Mr. Mitchill is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, RTX…
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