Restaurants & Outlets

Explore the dynamic world of restaurants and food outlets with exclusive interviews, trend analyses, and success stories. This category highlights the innovations in dining experiences, the latest culinary trends, and the strategies top brands use to attract and retain customers. Learn from the best in the business and get inspired by their stories

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Restaurants & Outlets Corporate Stories

Heineken Report : Changing Consumer Tastes Push UK Pub Beer Sales to £14bn

UK pub beer sales have reached a record £14 billion, with strong growth in stout, fruit beer and alcohol-free options helping the category outperform spirits, wine and soft drinks across the hospitality sector.

Yum! Brands Leading the Way in Digital Restaurant Technology

Setting the bar for modern restaurant technology and digital experiences, Yum! Brands is upskilling its technical teams via a ground-breaking learning program – Tech Elevate.

The Lost Estate: Reimagining 1890s Montmartre Through Immersive Dining

We speak with Rowan Bell, co-Founder and Creative Director of Hospitality at The Lost Estate, about blending historical gastronomy with immersive theatre, recreating the spirit of Belle Époque Paris, and using food and drink to transport audiences into the world of CHAT NOIR!.

Osmow’s Shawarma : Delicious Scenes for Shawarma

Osmow’s Shawarma continues to take the North American culinary industry by storm as it celebrates a quarter century of success. We catch up with CEO, Ben Osmow, and hear more about the brand’s scrumptious updates.

The Future of Fast Food? How White Castle is Using Automated Retail to Expand Foodservice Reach

White Castle is expanding beyond its traditional restaurant and grocery footprint through a new exclusive partnership with Automated Retail Technologies (ART), aimed at rolling out White Castle-branded hot-food kiosks across the U.S.

Sysco and Jetro Restaurant Depot Unite to Redefine Foodservice Distribution

Sysco has announced a landmark agreement to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot in a deal valued at approximately USD$29.1 billion, marking a significant strategic expansion into the fast-growing cash and carry segment.

Capgemini and McDonald’s Advance AI-Driven Restaurant Technology

Capgemini has announced a five-year extension of its strategic partnership with McDonald’s to support the continued modernization of restaurant operations and digital customer experiences across the company’s global network.

Aunt Millie’s : Bake Memories

Celebrating 125 years of excellence, Aunt Millie’s blends its family values, community commitment, and cutting-edge baking innovation to deliver healthier, high-quality products to its customers across the Midwest.

Kuku Foods : A Recipe for Success

Dedicated to shaping a brighter future for Kenya and beyond, Kuku Foods proudly serves Finger Lickin’ Good food and long-term aid to the communities in which it serves. We revisit the company with Jacques Theunissen, CEO.

Rohloff Group : Finger Lickin’ Success

Rohloff Group has grown to become one of the largest KFC franchise partners in Africa. We dig into the group’s expansion, including the recent opening of its 100th store, journey of innovation, and support for communities through the Add Hope programme.

Starbird : Super-Premium Fast-Food

Starbird, the award-winning, super-premium fast-food concept redefining quick service, is officially expanding beyond its California roots. We find out more about the opening of its first out-of-state location in Denver with Director of Marketing, Casey Hilder.

Wingstop Canada : Spreading its Wings Across Canada with JPK Capital

Offering the ultimate consumer experience, Wingstop’s reputation for innovation and iconic flavors precedes it. Matt Jenkyns, COO at Wingstop Canada, provides us with an insight into the company’s expansion across the region.