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orlandoweekly.combusiness33 days ago
Tiger Global Leads Funding Round Valuing PopUp Bagels at $300 Million, a Five-Fold Increase in Five Months
The late-March investment marks a five-fold valuation increase in five months for the bagel chain founded in 2020. Tiger Global has exited more than 85 companies from its most recent fund.
nypost.comworld38 days ago
McDonald’s Tests New Google-Backed AI Drive-Thru System After Scrapping IBM Partnership Last Year
The system, nicknamed Archy, handles orders in English and Spanish and monitors restaurant operations. It is part of the chain’s McDonald’s > NEXT growth plan.
marketwatch.compolitics45 days ago
LV Petroleum Holds A&W Opening in Kansas and Radio Event in Las Vegas
LV Petroleum LLC opened an A&W restaurant in Wellsville, Kansas, on May 21 and hosted a live broadcast at its Rally's location in Las Vegas later in May. The company operates travel centers, convenience stores, and quick-service restaurants across the United States.
Fox Newsbusiness46 days ago
Fuddruckers Operates 44 Restaurants After Decades of Ownership Changes
The burger chain has declined from a peak of several hundred locations to 44 outlets. Multiple ownership transitions and shifts in dining habits preceded the reduction.
Benzingafinance47 days ago
Papa John's Announces Toy Story 5 Promotions With Disney and Pixar
Papa John's International Inc. said it will offer Toy Story 5 personal pizzas and collectibles tied to the film's June 19 theatrical release. The promotions begin in Canada with a starting price of $9.99 when two or more pizzas are ordered.
business49 days ago
Tim Hortons to Hire 10,000 Local Employees and Open 80 New Stores
Tim Hortons announced plans to hire 10,000 local workers and open 80 new locations across Canada this year. The moves coincide with Dunkin' returning to the Canadian market.
lamag.comworld49 days ago
Marks & Spencer Adds Custom Matcha Drinks and Summer Items to Cafe Menu
Marks & Spencer introduced new matcha-based beverages and updated food items at its cafes across Britain. The changes include a customizable matcha option and several new drinks and dishes.
arlnow.comworld51 days ago
Restaurants Offering 24-Hour Service Fell 18 Percent From 2020 to 2024
Yelp data show an 18 percent drop in U.S. restaurants open around the clock between 2020 and 2024. Chains reduced overnight hours during the pandemic and many have not restored them.
ai67 days ago
AI System Mona Operates Cafe In Stockholm For Andon Labs
Andon Labs has deployed its AI system Mona to run a cafe in Stockholm following an earlier test in San Francisco. The deployment has included order mix-ups along with questions about ethical issues. Mona continues to operate the cafe despite those reported problems.