Compass Group has agreed to purchase Vermaat Groep for an enterprise value of €1.5bn ($1.74bn) from Bridgepoint.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café has expanded its operations in the US with the launch of a new outlet in Cypress, Texas.

Starbucks has opened a new drive-through store in St Philip, Barbados, in collaboration with Caribbean Coffee Baristas (Barbados).

Elior UK has secured a contract with Dundee United Football Club to take over all hospitality and catering services at Tannadice Park.