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Luke’s Bánh Mì hits Lonsdale Street with new coloured baguettes
Luke’s Bánh Mì hits Lonsdale Street with new coloured baguettes
The brand aims to open 30 stores by 2027.
1 day ago
Black Sheep Coffee expands Scottish footprint with Glenrothes opening
Additional locations are planned across Fife, the Highlands, and Inverness.
1 day ago
Chopstix, Fluffy Fluffy set for regional debuts at centre:mk
Fluffy Fluffy will occupy 1,548 sq ft on Silbury Boulevard, with Chopstix taking 3,323 sq ft on Silbury Arcade.
2 days ago
Third Wave Coffee launches in Kolkata with triple café rollout
The company plans to add another five to six outlets in the city.
4 days ago
SIDES opens first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow
Further sites are planned in Livingston and Edinburgh, with additional UK openings in Cardiff and Liverpool.
4 days ago
FPG Foods doubles KFC UK&I footprint with acquisition of 17 restaurants
The company said it aims to expand to 50 outlets by 2030.
4 days ago
Popeyes partners with Applegreen for Ireland expansion
The brand plans to open several restaurants in travel locations.
Wendy’s opens first drive-thru in Australia
It is also the first restaurant in the state of Victoria.
Creams Cafe lands US franchise deal, sets sights on Arizona expansion
The first outlet is scheduled to open in Scottsdale in early 2027.
New all-day café Jamaica Blue joins Queensgate dining line-up
An Umami buffet restaurant is also scheduled to open later this year.
Black Sheep Coffee brews up Lakeside flagship
Franchise partner JAGH Group Limited operates the new outlet.
Caprinos signs master franchise deal for 50 sites in Spain
This also includes the hot chicken chain Zinglet.
Zarraffa’s Coffee expands North with new Smithfield drive-thru
Up to 30 jobs are expected to be created at the new location.
HOP Vietnamese marks London opening with 500 HOP box giveaway
The 2,500 sq ft site has seating for up to 60 people.
Shake Shack lands in Reading
The site will be the brand’s first permanent town centre location.
Swiss Butter brings its steak frites concept to Paris
Main courses at the Paris restaurant will be priced at €19.95.
HEYTEA deal marks latest boost to Chinatown London F&B cluster
Additional openings include Arôme Bakery, Kawan by Uncle Roger, and SanHao.
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