Restaurant Business

La Crêperie du Phare in Agde, France, is drawing attention after being featured on chef Philippe Etchebest's TV show Cauchemar en cuisine. The programme revisited why the restaurant struggled following its makeover, prompting renewed discussion about the crêperie's difficulties and what has happened to the business since Etchebest's intervention.

Routiers Restaurant in Emmen has closed permanently after five years in business. The closure marks the end of a restaurant that had been a fixture in the Drenthe town, and locals are reacting to the news of its departure from the local dining scene.

A roundup of 16 business updates in the northeast Tarrant County cities of Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake includes news on Rio Mambo, a Mexican-American restaurant, alongside other openings and changes in the local dining and retail scene. The list gives residents a snapshot of new spots to try and businesses to watch in these growing Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs.

Chick-fil-A has identified a site in Colonie, New York, for its next location, according to local business reporting. The move signals the fast-food chain's continued expansion in the Albany-area Capital Region, where demand for its restaurants has been strong. Details on timing and the specific property have not been disclosed.

Dozens of people protested outside Chile and Chili's after immigration enforcement agents detained three employees at the restaurant's food truck. Demonstrators gathered to show support for the detained workers, and the case has drawn local attention to immigration enforcement actions affecting food service workers and small businesses in the community.

DFI Retail Group has sold its stake in Hong Kong restaurant group Maxim's, receiving US$340 million and full ownership of its Starbucks operations in the region as part of the deal. The transaction reshapes the pan-Asian retailer's portfolio, shifting focus from restaurants toward its coffee business with Starbucks across its markets.

Restaurants in Japan are increasingly offering fast-pass services that let customers pay a fee to skip queues and get priority entry. The paid reservations are proving especially popular with young people and tourists, who value guaranteed seating at popular spots. The trend is drawing attention as a new way for dining establishments to manage waits and monetise demand at busy venues.

The Common Cents Act is being discussed as a potential congressional fix to the penny problem affecting US restaurateurs, particularly small food businesses. The proposal would address the rising cost and scarcity of pennies, which has complicated cash transactions and pricing for restaurant owners. Industry outlets are asking whether Congress has finally found a workable solution to the long-running coin issue.

A burger restaurant is fighting an eviction attempt by the owners of the property it occupies. The dispute between the business and its landlords is now a public battle, though details about the location, the parties involved, and the reasons behind the eviction effort have not been made clear in available reports.