FranchiseFast foodNews Shake Shack is finally coming to Hawaii with its first island location 7 July 20267 July 2026 Ross Prudames 5 min read Shake Shack is bringing its premium burger brand to Hawaii for the first time, with a... Read more
RetailNews Kroger embraces regional expansion in $1.65 billion Giant Eagle deal 7 July 20267 July 2026 Ross Prudames Giant Eagle, Grocery, Kroger, M/A, Supermarket 4 min read Kroger's planned acquisition of Giant Eagle reflects more than a regional expansion. It highlights how grocery... Read more
Farmers & GrowersInsights Linwood Crops scales a usage-led potato model through grower partnerships, vertical integration and tight supply discipline 2 July 20262 July 2026 Iain Issue 212, Linwood Crops, Potato 6 min read The UK potato industry is undergoing significant changes in both supply and demand, prompting growers and... Read more
FranchiseInsights How Scoffs Group UK grew from three stores into a nationwide franchise network 2 July 20262 July 2026 Iain Costa Coffee, Issue 212, Scoffs Group UK 6 min read Scoffs Group UK is a leading franchise operator in the UK, managing a large estate of... Read more
CateringInsights Creative Dining Services builds contract dining on relationships, flexibility, and quality experiences in any setting 2 July 20262 July 2026 Iain Creative Dining Services, Issue 212 7 min read Contract dining is shifting as expectations vary across age groups, environments, and daily routines. Operators are... Read more