New licence sought for West Midlands fast food outlet to stay open to 3am

(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) A Stafford fast food joint, Tiger Bite, is seeking a new premises licence to extend its service hours until 3am. The Mill Street eatery was granted a premises licence by Stafford Borough Council in 2023,...

Comedian Ajak Shiro brings restaurant chain to Melaka

MELAKA: Popular radio host and comedian Ajak Shiro has made his debut in the food and beverage scene here with the opening of his first restaurant in the historic city. Ajak, whose real name is Hanaffi Razak, is the founder of Bumbu Babah, a...

Indian-origin teen who waited tables at 15 buys the entire restaurant chain 22 years later: Meet Amol Kohli

When a teenage Amol Kohli took his first job at a Friendly’s restaurant in Philadelphia in 2003, his goal was simple — earn some pocket money and maybe a line on his college application. What he didn’t know then was that the very restaurant where...

5 beverages that secretly damage your skin

Energy drinks may seem like your saviour on long workdays or gym sessions, but they’re loaded with caffeine, refined sugar, and synthetic ingredients that your body (and skin) don’t love. The high sugar spikes your insulin levels, leading to...

Heal fatty liver with 3 science-backed drinks: Harvard doctor recommends easy to make beverages

A Harvard-trained gastroenterologist has shared three science-backed beverages that can aid in improving liver health and reducing fat accumulation. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, MD, MPH — trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford University — outlined these...

Chowking reinvents: How this 40-year-old fast-food is pivoting to the GenZ market

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. From Instagrammable stores to changes in menu offerings, Jollibee's sister brand is responding to a new demographic MANILA, Philippines –...

Here are 10 restaurant chains making a huge comeback this year

Several restaurant chains are finding new life in 2025 and hoping for a major comeback thanks to fresh menus, revamped branding and customer nostalgia. As a result, according to Inspiring Savings, these spots are drawing customers back by the...

What are the top 10 fast-food burger chains and which one dominates?

Everyone has an opinion about which fast food restaurant serves the best burger. As part of its annual ranking of top 50 limited-service restaurants, QSR broke down the top fast-fast food burger chains. The restaurant industry publication shared...

Get freebies, discounts with these Halloween fast food deals 

If you're looking for a treat on Halloween, several fast food chains are offering deals and freebies in celebration of the spooky day. Halloween is Friday, Oct. 31, and you'll have a chance to score free meals, BOGO offers, or get some discounted...

From fast food to beverage giants, brands see rising income inequality among customers

The most common refrain so far this corporate earnings season is that the U.S. economy is increasingly divided between wealthy consumers and everyone else. While many Americans tighten their belts amid rising costs and a weakening job market, a...

Cork to welcome another iconic American fast-food brand as Taco Bell set to open

Cork’s fast-food scene heats up as Taco Bell joins the growing list of US chains expanding into Ireland. Taco Bell, the Tex-Mex experts, is set to open its very first outlet in Cork — but its first venture won’t be in the city centre. Instead, the...

McDonald's CEO reveals how often he eats at fast food chain and fans are surprised

The McDonald's CEO has revealed how often he eats at the fast food chain (stock image)(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) McDonald's is one of the most popular fast food chains in the world, with around 38,000 locations in over 100 countries. It's...

Leon founder buys back restaurant chain from supermarket giant

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Leon co-founder John Vincent buys back restaurant chain from Asda

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Popular Edinburgh fast food joint reveals opening date at capital retail park

Popeyes at Fort Kinnaird has revealed they will open the fast food restaurant on Monday November 3 at 11am. To mark the opening of their second capital Louisiana-inspired restaurant, the chain is offering a free chicken sandwich for their first...

Global market trends and financial performance of the corporate fast-food industry and their potential contributions to diets high in meat and ultra-processed foods

This study aimed to explore the global expansion and financial dynamics of the corporate FFR sector, with a particular focus on the financial performance of the leading publicly listed corporations. We observed several key trends. Firstly, FFR...

Leading the food industry’s robotic revolution, PWR Pack is expanding its global success 

Redefining excellence in food packaging automation, PWR Pack (PWR) is a name that’s synonymous with innovation. Standing for Packaging With Robots, PWR has manufactured and supplied over 2500 robots to organizations across more than 20 countries...

Staten Island Community Boards: New fast-food restaurant construction on agenda

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Applications for cannabis and liquor sale licenses, as well as new fast-food restaurant construction on Staten Island are among the topics up for discussion at public Community Board meetings this week. Here’s a listing of...

Ministry of the Food Industry in Cuba Activates Contingency Plan Following Hurricane Melissa

Guantánamo.- The Cuban Ministry of the Food Industry (MINAL) activated its 2025 Contingency Plan to protect food production and mitigate the effects of Hurricane Melissa in the eastern provinces. According to official reports, MINAL first deputy...

Asda sells fast food firm Leon back to founder at discount

By EMILY HAWKINS Updated: 09:53 EDT, 1 November 2025 Asda has offloaded fast food chain Leon – selling it back to its co-founder at a steep discount. John Vincent, who helped launch the business in 2004, says he's bringing it back to its roots....