Weekly Global News Wrap Chains Close Indoor Seating As U S Cities Mandate Vaccine Checks Papa John's Biggest U S Franchising Deal Mcdonald's Celebrates Mcrib's 40th Anniversary
October
1
2021
Weekly Global News Wrap Chains Close Indoor Seating As U S Cities Mandate Vaccine Checks Papa John's Biggest U S Franchising Deal Mcdonald's Celebrates Mcrib's 40th Anniversary

Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.

As U.S. cities require restaurants to check proof of COVID-19 vaccination to dine indoors, some fast-food chains are simply shutting their seating areas altogether, Reuters reported. Read morehere.

Papa John’sannounced a 100-store development deal across the U.S. state of Texas through 2029 in partnership with franchisee operator, Sun Holdings, Inc - the company’s largest U.S. franchise deal in its history, Nation’s Restaurant News reported. Read morehere.

Fat Brandsannounced the completion of the US $300 million acquisition of casual-dining sports bar brand Twin Peaks, after initially agreeing to the purchase in September, Nation’s Restaurant News reported. Read morehere.

Portillo'sis targeting a proposed maximum aggregate offering price of $100 million as part of its initial public offering, Restaurant Dive reported. The company plans to use the proceeds from its offering to repay debt. Read morehere.

McDonald’sis celebrating the 40th anniversary of the McRib by bringing the sandwich back again in the U.S., Restaurant Business reported. Read morehere.