Foodservice DECODED
Latest edition: 31 May 2024
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Del Taco opens new location in Tallahassee, Florida, US
The launch is the brand's tenth establishment in the state and third under the franchise organisation Consolidated Taco Holdings.
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How private equity keeps failing brands like Red Lobster
When the US seafood-focused casual dining restaurant Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday (20 May), the company – and members of the public – drew a direct line from $20 all-you-can-eat shrimp to its financial difficulties. In its filing, Johnathan Tibus, the CEO brought in for the restructuring, said that the 2023 decision to make Ultimate Endless Shrimp a permanent menu item cost Red Lobster $11m and “saddl[ed] the Company with burdensome supply obligations.”
Jollibee to open new location in Washington, US
Scheduled to open on 7 June 2024, the Seattle outlet will be Jollibee's 101st in North America.
Round Table Pizza opens new restaurant in San Antonio, Texas
This will be the second establishment in the city and the seventh in the Lone Star State.
Red Oak Taverns acquires 19 UK pubs from Marston's
The transaction represents the third collaboration between the two companies since February 2023.
Fazoli's opens new restaurant in Tampa, Florida, US
US-based fast casual Italian restaurant chain Fazoli's has expanded its presence in Florida’s Tampa area with the opening of a new venue at 24791 FL-54 in Lutz.
Jack in the Box unveils new Munchies Menu for under $4 in US
American fast-food restaurant chain Jack in the Box is set to launch its new Jack’s Munchies Under $4 menu - a selection that combines customer favourites and a new addition.
Slim Chickens adds new limited-time offerings to 2024 summer menu
American fast-casual restaurant chain Slim Chickens has enhanced its 2024 summer menu with the introduction of Loaded Fries with Chicken Bacon Ranch, available for a limited time from 28 May.
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