Jan 20 2025: Tyra Banks ice cream, McDonald's Singapore stop using plastic cutlery

Abbreviated version today because of sickness. Will return to regular version as soon as I feel better.

Tyra Banks ice cream shop debuts in Sydney

Tyra Banks founded ice cream shop SMiZE & DREAM is set to lunch in Sydney.  It has two different locations, UAE and Washington, D.C. 

Source: https://qsrmedia.com.au/franchising/news/tyra-banks-ice-cream-shop-debuts-in-sydney

McDonald’s Singapore will start using wooden utensils

It announced that it will stop using plastic cutlery in restaurant. It is part of the ESG push of the many companies. 

Source: https://qsrmedia.com/community/news/mcdonalds-singapore-dumps-plastic-cutlery  

Belgian restaurant chain Lunch Garden files for bankruptcy

It is planning to close 42 of its 62 locations. CIM capital will take over the business and continue operations. 

Source: https://www.belganewsagency.eu/lunch-garden-files-for-bankruptcy-but-secures-partial-restart-under-new-investor  

Bruma Burma secures funding

Indian fast food chain has raised $2.94 million (Rs. 254.6 m) in equity. Currently it has total of 12 locations across India. 

Source:  https://www.techinasia.com/news/indian-restaurant-raises-3m-expansion  

Paris Baguette opens new location in TX

 South Korea based cafe chain opened new location in Woodlands, TX. It is expanding rapidly in TX, this will its 12th location in TX.   

Source: https://www.restaurantnews.com/grand-opening-of-woodlands-paris-baguette-cafe-on-january-18th-as-the-brand-continues-to-dominate-the-bakery-cafe-space-011725/   

New locations of Chick-fil-A in Ireland

Two new locations is set to open Northern Ireland in January 2025. Chick-fil-A is third-largest restaurant company by sales volume in US. 

Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chick-fil-open-two-restaurants-123846230.html