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Huey Magoo's, the fast‑casual chicken‑tender chain, announced a 15‑unit franchise agreement in Texas covering Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston and Montgomery counties. The deal is with SMR Capital Group, a diversified operator that runs a T‑Mobile franchise and a construction business. The brand, which aims to reach 100 locations by the end of 2026, reported $163 million in sales for 2025, a 24% increase with 88 restaurants operating. Its average unit volume topped $2 million, slightly ahead of Wingstop but far below Raising Cane’s.
Restaurant operators are feeling a squeeze as average weekly spend dropped to $90, down from $115 in June 2025, and 68% of diners report cutting back. A Popmenu study of thousands of U.S. restaurants identified a simple growth formula: increase...
The 2025 average unit volume (AUV) rankings show The Cheesecake Factory at the top with $12.8 million, followed by Texas Roadhouse at $7.9 million and Chick‑fil‑A at $7.2 million. Raising Cane’s ($6.3 million) and Olive Garden ($5.8 million) complete the top five, highlighting strong performance...
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IHOP has filed a trademark for the acronym BLTAF, standing for “Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato … And Fries,” to promote a new addition to its $6 Everyday Value Menu. The move reflects President Lawrence Kim’s “move at the speed of culture”...
International restaurant brands from East Asia are accelerating their U.S. rollout, targeting fast‑growing beverage and dessert categories. Chains such as Mixue, Luckin Coffee and Gong cha are opening multiple locations at once, using franchise‑friendly models and digital‑first operations. Their focus on...
Hyatt disclosed that it has tied portions of its C‑suite compensation to two strategic priorities: increasing the share of direct bookings and expanding its lifestyle hotel segment. Chief commercial officer Mark Vondrasek received a special share grant that would vest...
Air France’s La Première ultra‑luxury first‑class service turns a trans‑Atlantic flight into a frictionless bubble, beginning with a Mercedes limousine pick‑up and ending with a personal customs escort at JFK. The cabin features a 6‑ft‑6‑in bed, floor‑to‑ceiling curtains, and a...
Miss Lily’s, a celebrated Jamaican restaurant in NYC’s East Village, switched to Square’s POS platform in 2025 to embed operational structure as it scales. The new tools provide real‑time sales data, guest counts, and recipe tracking, allowing Chef Brittany “Stikxz”...
A new 2026 ranking highlights seven airlines that prioritize spacious economy cabins, measuring seat pitch, width, layout and service quality. Japan Airlines tops the list with a 34‑inch pitch and the widest 787 seats, followed by ANA’s consistent 34‑inch pitch...
Indonesia’s tourism ministry warned that ongoing geopolitical tensions at Middle Eastern transit hubs could cut up to 5,500 long‑haul arrivals daily from Europe and the United States. To offset the shortfall, officials are pivoting toward short‑haul markets in Southeast Asia,...
Jersey’s tourism sector opened the year with stronger earnings than the same period in 2025, but the outbreak of the Iran‑Israel conflict has triggered fuel surcharges and higher food‑and‑drink delivery costs. Disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz...
Rising diesel prices are tightening margins for Malaysia’s tourism transport operators and travel agencies, prompting industry bodies to demand government relief. A MATTA survey shows 68.5% of tour‑van operators use over 1,500 litres and 54.8% of bus operators exceed 3,500...
Virtuoso held its inaugural North and Southeast Asia Forum at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, bringing together 26 of the region’s 27 member agencies and 35 representatives. The three‑day event combined professional development sessions with B2B meetings, featuring a mix of...
Hyatt has become the exclusive Asia‑Pacific hotel partner for HYROX, leveraging the three‑day Singapore race that drew more than 14,000 athletes. The partnership frames hotel stays as integral to the competition, offering recovery‑focused amenities and curated destination guides. Hyatt plans...
Miiro Hotels, the European arm of India‑based InterGlobe Enterprises, opened six properties in Paris, Barcelona, London, Gstaad and two in Vienna within 18 months, then announced a pause on new openings until at least late 2027. The brand aims to...
