China’s Meituan lost $82 billion in market cap amid rising competition, slowdown in food delivery business

[ad_1] A food delivery courier for Meituan in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. A surge in sales expected for Meituan may be a catalyst to its shares, which…

Coffee chains are crowding Singapore in hopes of jump-starting their global expansions

[ad_1] Group of friends at a restaurant Santiago Nunez | Klaud9 | Getty Images Singapore was Luckin’s first major push outside of China, opening 30 outlets since March, according to…

Watertown brewery starts exporting 1812 beer into Canada

[ad_1] WATERTOWN — More than two centuries ago, the War of 1812 began with tensions between the United States and Canada over differences about territorial expansion. And now, the 1812…

Whiskey distillers cheer as EU, U.S. strike deal to avoid 50% tariff on exports to Europe

[ad_1] Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. Getty Images U.S. whiskey distillers are breathing a sigh of relief as they will avoid a looming 50% tax on shipments to Europe. The European…

Olive Garden owner Darden beats earnings estimates, hikes guidance as sales climb

[ad_1] An Olive Garden restaurant in Fremont, California, US, on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Darden Restaurants Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on September 21. Bloomberg | Getty Images…

Here are the 3 top risks facing McDonald’s heading into 2024

[ad_1] The Ronald McDonald balloon floats down Central Park West during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2023, in New York City. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News |…

McDonald’s to open first CosMc’s spinoff restaurant this week

[ad_1] McDonald’s CosMc’s Restaurant. Courtesy: McDonald’s McDonald’s will open the first location of its new spinoff brand CosMc’s this week in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The fast-food giant plans to open 10…

McDonald’s aims to open nearly 9,000 restaurants, add 100 million loyalty members by 2027

[ad_1] A McDonald’s store sign in Austin, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023. Brandon Bell |Getty Images McDonald’s wants to open more than 8,800 locations and add 100 million members to its…

Happy meal? Steady demand for french fries is good news for U.S. economy

[ad_1] Image source: Jaromila | E+ | Getty Images Consumers are still splurging for a side of fries with their meals. That can have a positive read-through for the economy.…

Mars, accused of using child labor in its supply chain, says it aims to end the practice

[ad_1] Detail of a recently opened cocoa pod in Asikasu on Dec. 19, 2020. Cristina Aldehuela | Afp | Getty Images Candy giant Mars said it aims to end the…