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IHOP opened its first post-security airport location, an IHOP Express, at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport in Terminal E. The opening is part of the brand’s growth strategy to open more restaurants, including smaller prototypes in nontraditional locations. 

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month, including a bunch of international development deals, mergers and acquisitions and more.

Sbarro opened its first location in Uruguay in partnership with Retail Uruguay Group, headquartered in Montevideo.

Starbucks opened its second location using its express store format in Canada and its seventh overall in Montreal's Central Station.

Arby’s opened its first new restaurant in Jabriya, Kuwait.

Chase Hospitality Group opened Planta Burger in Toronto’s financial district on Sept. 5.

Grocery store staple Barilla announced plans to open two new fast-casual restaurants in Southern California in 2017 designed by Valerio Architects.

Domino’s opened its first store in Slovakia, in the capital city of Bratislava.