Global Foodservice News
Red Lobster creditors say former owner used Endless Shrimp to enrich itself
A lawsuit claims that seafood supplier Thai Union steered the chain to buy more shrimp, culminating in the all-you-can-eat promotion that preceded its bankruptcy. Red Lobster’s former controlling stakeholder steered the restaurant to buy more of its shrimp in order to line its own pockets, according to a lawsuit from creditors of the restaurant chain.…
Read MoreA Popular Burger Restaurant Faces Uncertainty At 49 Locations After Franchisee Bankruptcy
In April 2026, several subsidiaries of California-based Friendly Franchisees Corporation (FFC) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with a number of brick-and-mortar restaurants likely to feel the effects. FFC owns 65 Carl’s Jr. locations in California — and the owner, Harshad Dharod, intends to sell off the vast majority of them as he undergoes the bankruptcy process. While 10 are…
Read MoreOlive Garden’s smaller siblings take on a bigger role
LongHorn Steakhouse and Yard House are becoming major contributors for Darden Restaurants, which it attributes to the strength of its portfolio strategy. In 2019, Olive Garden was the workhorse in the Darden Restaurant family of brands, accounting for half of the company’s total sales and 55% of its profits. Fast-forward seven years, and it’s become…
Read MoreTaco Bell offering free ’emotional support’ tacos for World Cup fans
Whether fans are celebrating a big World Cup victory or trying to cope with a heartbreaking loss, Taco Bell says it has them covered with free tacos. The fast-food chain has launched L.O.C.O.S., short for Loss Or Celebration Outcome Support, an “emotional support taco” campaign timed to this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. The promotion…
Read MoreYum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
Yum! Brands said Tuesday that it is selling Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal that will split ownership of the restaurant chain between a U.S. private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company. Pizza Hut, excluding the mainland China business, will be sold to LongRange Capital for $1.5 billion, while Pizza Hut China will…
Read MoreGlobal Foodservice News — June 15, 2026
Industry Spotlight Why trade, swipe fees are NRA’s political priorities for restaurants The National Restaurant Association is urging the Trump administration to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement and take a do-no-harm stance on tariffs. Editor’s Note: This Q&A is part of a series of interviews with political figures in the restaurant industry about the…
Read MoreKimberly-Clark begins demolition of warehouse damaged by fire in Ontario, California
The measure is part of the recovery process for the logistics center that was consumed by a fire in April and stored products from some of the company’s leading brands Kimberly-Clark, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tissue, personal care and hygiene products, has begun demolition work at a warehouse damaged by a major…
Read MoreAutonomous Robots Boost Senior Living Facility Floor Care
Direct Supply expands its strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics America to help commercial cleaning executives scale smarter operations through autonomous floor care programs. “Robotics in senior living can’t be about technology for technology’s sake. It has to solve real problems for operators, staff, and residents,” says Justin Smith, Senior Manager of Innovation, Direct Supply. “Together,…
Read MoreCascades Fluff® Excellence wins Best New Product award in Canada
The product was recognized in the Paper category at the 33rd Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards, organized by the Retail Council of Canada Cascades announced that its Fluff® Excellence product was named Best New Product in the Paper category during the 33rd edition of the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards, held on June…
Read MoreThe State of the Industry: Inside the Forces Reshaping Cleaning and Facility Solutions
A state-of-the-industry talk rarely puts two people from opposite ends of the same building on the same stage. That was the whole idea behind the session led by Mike Fitts, 4M Building Solutions’ chief commercial officer, and Dan Smolensky, SIOR, founder and principal of Chicagoland-based TMG Real Estate Advisors, at the Altus Summit on Tuesday,…
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