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Singapore's Competition and Consumer Commission has taken 45 businesses and a fake review provider to task over fabricated online reviews, in an operation reportedly using AI-generated reviews and paid Telegram reviewers at S$5 per post. Tanjong Pagar restaurant Burma Social is among those apologising, saying it regrets buying fake positive reviews after being caught in the probe.
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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.
- 3Crystal Jade holding companies placed under receivership●crystal jade holding companies receivership
Crystal Jade's holding companies have been placed under receivership, according to reports from Singapore. Receivers have been appointed to oversee the group's financial restructuring, but the company says its restaurants across Singapore remain open and operating as normal. The move affects the holding entities rather than day-to-day dining operations, and customers are being assured business will continue while the restructuring proceeds.
- 4Chick-fil-A lines up Colonie site for next location▼Chick-fil-A has Colonie site lined up for next location
Chick-fil-A has identified a site in Colonie, New York, for its next location, according to reporting from The Business Journals. The move signals continued expansion of the fast-food chain in the Albany-area capital region, where demand for the brand's chicken sandwiches has been strong. Details on timing and permitting have not yet been announced, but locals are watching where the restaurant will open.
- 5Cape Cod restaurant hit with threats after hosting Republican fundraiser●Cape Cod restaurant reports threats, hoax 911 call after hosting Republican fundraiser
A Cape Cod restaurant says it received threats and a hoax 911 call after hosting a Republican fundraiser. The harassment reportedly followed backlash over the venue's decision to hold the event. Police were called in to respond to the false emergency report. The incident has drawn attention to ongoing tensions and retaliation against businesses seen as politically affiliated.
- 6Legacy Business Month celebrates Austin's foundational local businesses●Legacy Business Month celebrates the local businesses that helped shape Austin
Austin is marking Legacy Business Month, an observance honoring long-standing local businesses that helped shape the city's character and economy. The recognition highlights shops, restaurants and institutions that have operated in Austin for decades as the city undergoes rapid growth and change.
- 7DFI Retail sells Maxim's stake to take full control of Starbucks business●DFI Retail sells stake in Maxim’s in return for Starbucks business, US$340m
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.
- 8Latine businesses build culturally welcoming spaces in Alamance County●‘You can speak the language, but can you speak the culture?’: Latine businesses offer welcoming spaces in Alamance County
Latine-owned businesses in Alamance County, North Carolina, are being highlighted for creating spaces that welcome the area's growing Latine community. Owners and patrons say serving customers means more than speaking Spanish — it means understanding cultural traditions, food and community needs, making shops and restaurants feel like home for residents.