Sodexo has appointed Thierry Delaporte as its new group CEO, effective from 10 November 2025, as part of a strategic governance restructuring. The post Sodexo appoints Thierry Delaporte as new CEO appeared first on Verdict Food Service.| Verdict Food Service
Restaurant management services provider Sun Holdings, through its affiliate Louie Restaurants, has purchased Bar Louie for an undisclosed sum. The post Sun Holdings affiliate acquires Bar Louie from bankruptcy appeared first on Verdict Food Service.| Verdict Food Service
Domino’s Pizza has introduced its first brand refresh 13 years, updating visual and audio elements across its consumer touchpoints. The post Domino’s Pizza unveils first major brand refresh since 2012 appeared first on Verdict Food Service.| Verdict Food Service
Connors Steak & Seafood is broadening its presence in Florida with the opening of a new restaurant in Tallahassee. The post Connors Steak & Seafood expands presence in Florida appeared first on Verdict Food Service.| Verdict Food Service
UK-based retail giant Marks & Spencer is set to close the cafés in 11 of its smaller food-only stores across the country. The post Marks & Spencer to close 11 in-store cafés appeared first on Verdict Food Service.| Verdict Food Service
Gong cha has signed new multi-unit franchise agreements in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Portland, Maine and in Nashville, Tennessee. The post Gong cha expands US presence with new franchise agreements appeared first on Verdict Food Service.| Verdict Food Service
Toastique, a US-based gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar, is set to open its inaugural location in Raleigh, North Carolina. The post Health-focused franchise Toastique to launch first Raleigh outlet appeared first on Verdict Food Service.| Verdict Food Service
Chicken Salad Chick has signed agreements with six new franchisees to extend its presence in the Midwest region of the US. The post Chicken Salad Chick expands in Midwest US with six franchise deals appeared first on Verdict Food Service.| Verdict Food Service
Wingstop is set to expand its presence in Canada with the opening of three new outlets in the city of Calgary, Alberta, in 2026. The post Wingstop to enter Calgary in 2026 as part of wider Canadian rollout appeared first on Verdict Food Service.| Verdict Food Service
US fast-casual restaurant chain Hawaiian Bros has expanded its presence with the opening of a new location in Hixson, Tennessee.| Verdict Food Service
Odeko, a technology partner to food and beverage businesses including coffee shops, has purchased Six Degrees Coffee Service & Distribution.| Verdict Food Service
Restaurant technology company Peppr has unveiled Grow, a new platform aimed at assisting independent restaurants in growing sales and enhancing their digital footprint.| Verdict Food Service
Presto Phoenix, a Voice AI technology provider for restaurant drive-throughs, has entered an alliance with a voice AI platform, ElevenLabs.| Verdict Food Service
SpeedLine Solutions has introduced SpeedLine Plus, a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system for restaurants.| Verdict Food Service
Adhira & Appa Coffee is set to expand its national footprint with the launch of additional stores in the cities of Nashik and Hyderabad.| Verdict Food Service
Starbucks has finalised Carlyle Group and EQT, and regional companies HongShan Capital Group and Boyu Capital, for its China stake sale.| Verdict Food Service
US fast casual restaurant chain Chicken Salad Chick is set to open its second location in New Mexico on 23 September 2025.| Verdict Food Service
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US-based fast-casual restaurant brand Smashburger has launched a new restaurant at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California.| Verdict Food Service
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Luckin Coffee has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil).| Verdict Food Service
Flex Catering, a catering software company, has announced its expansion into the UK catering industry with a cloud-based platform.| Verdict Food Service
Olo, a provider of ordering systems for restaurants, has teamed up with Bottle Rocket to assist restaurants in enhancing digital experience.| Verdict Food Service
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill has entered a development agreement for four new units in Ohio, bolstering its footprint in the Midwest US.| Verdict Food Service