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  1. Fast food KFC bets on boneless chicken and new drinks to claw back share The Yum Brands chain is rolling out revamped tenders, more sauces, a Kwench drink line and new store designs as chicken competition intensifies Jun 15, 2026
  2. Hospitality pressure Top UK chefs urge 10% VAT rate for pubs and restaurants Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight the current tax burden is squeezing operators already hit by higher costs and weaker consumer spending May 29, 2026
  3. Restaurant hiring Tim Hortons pledges 10,000 local hires as it adds 80 Canadian stores The chain says it is reducing reliance on temporary foreign workers as youth unemployment rises and Dunkin prepares to re-enter Canada May 25, 2026

Coffee chains

Dunkin’ plans Canadian comeback, but Tim Hortons remains a tall order

Foodtastic says the U.S. chain will return with locations in Toronto and Montreal, while industry observers say habit, nostalgia and convenience favor Tim Hortons

May 15, 2026

Earnings

Starbucks lifts outlook after stronger traffic, sales growth

The coffee chain reported a second straight quarter of traffic gains and said higher gas prices have not yet changed customer behavior

Apr 29, 2026