IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the U.S. launch of Ruby Hotels, its 20th global brand, bringing its successful European “urban micro” concept to major city markets with a focus on stylish, compact design and efficient development opportunities.
Dave’s Hot Chicken partners with UK-based Azzurri Group to launch 180 restaurants across Europe, following a successful UK debut and rapid global expansion.
Berlin-based WALLROUND has raised €4.2 million in an oversubscribed seed round to digitise energy-efficient renovations, aiming to become Europe’s largest renovation franchise by combining software-driven planning with full-stack project delivery.
Aira has raised €150 million from existing investors to expand its clean energy-tech operations, aiming to replace millions of gas boilers across Europe with air source heat pumps and accelerate the continent’s shift away from fossil fuels.
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