Global Foodservice News

Despite increased marketing, food and development costs, the chain is seeing an uptick in sales, revenue and opportunities to reach new customers. For the past few years, First Watch has been on a growth tear. Not only is the breakfast chain opening restaurants at a rapid pace, but it also has posted same-store sales gains…

The addition could help boost traffic, particularly during the afternoon daypart. Dive Brief: McDonald’s will expand its McCafé beverage platform on Aug. 17 with the addition of a Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, the company said Tuesday. The drink combines Red Bull with blue raspberry syrup and freeze-dried dragonfruit inclusions, the press release said. The company…

Roost & Rise Holdings, the largest Zaxbys franchisee across the Southeast, has appointed Peech Franklin, known as “DJ Pretty Peech,” as its new Chief Vibe Officer. The newly created position is designed to embody the energy of its restaurants in local marketing, community events and guest experiences across the franchise. Franklin, who works as a…

After a year of closures, the doughnut chain is finding more profitable ways to grow across stores, digital, fresh delivery, and franchising. Krispy Kreme is beginning to show what its business is capable of. The doughnut chain spent much of 2025 unwinding costly expansion, closing thousands of underperforming fresh-delivery points, and ending its nationwide McDonald’s…

One of the biggest food safety outbreaks in U.S. history is putting pressure on the foodservice industry to prepare for the future. Since June, at least 11,000 people across 47 states have been sickened by an outbreak of cyclosporasis, with an additional 12,000 possible cases still under investigation by the CDC, with the foodborne illness…

New York State has issued 12 warrants for over $630,000 in delinquent taxes. Taïm Mediterranean Grills around New York City have reportedly been padlocked and seized by the state after accumulating roughly $632,000 of unpaid taxes. Taïm, which is part of the Craveworthy Brands portfolio, was founded in New York’s West Village in 2005 by…

Two years after bankruptcy, he is betting on global expansion, digital engagement, and a people-first attitude to revive the casual-dining brand. TGI Fridays was the quintessential American casual-dining brand in the ‘90s and ‘00s, but these days you’re much more likely to spot the famous red-and-white-striped awning overseas, in countries like Spain, Argentina, Kenya, and…