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Chuck E. Cheese makes multi-unit deal to expand to the UK
Chuck E. Cheese makes multi-unit deal to expand to the UK
This marks the brand’s debut in Europe.
4 hours ago
Just Eat names Craig David as its new ambassador
David has reworked the brand’s jingle into a garage and R&B-style track.
5 hours ago
Hospitality vacancies rise to 78,000 in August
This is the first time it has increased in a year.
5 hours ago
Which Wich expands into Scotland
It has secured new franchise partners to launch in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
6 hours ago
Heavenly Desserts expands brunch menu with new sweet and savoury staples
Brunch is served daily until 4 p.m. at all UK locations.
6 hours ago
Bayne’s The Family Bakers launches app
The app is part of a wider investment in digital transformation.
23 hours ago
Starbucks names new UK marketing director
She previously served as a franchise director for SSP UK.
1 day ago
Tortilla offers free guac on National Guacamole Day
The chain will also set up a special pop-up “Guac Bar” at its Leadenhall branch.
1 day ago
Domino’s, rivals flock to chicken as competition heats up
Its popularity is driving menu innovation even at non-chicken chains.
1 day ago
Miami’s Coyo Taco to enter UK with Kuvi Hospitality franchise deal
The chain is known for its tortillas, salsas, and Mexican street food.
2 days ago
Cinnabon exits UK
The brand ended its UK run with 12 locations.
5 days ago
McDonald’s adds new Sausage Sandwich to its menu
The new sandwich adds breakfast to the Saver Menu for the first time nationwide.
6 days ago
KFC operator Gastronomy to more than double UK restaurants by 2030
The expansion will target the Northwest, Midlands, Shropshire, and Wales.
Pret A Manger to trial meal deals in Q4 after £552.9m impairment
This is despite sales having climbed by 10% in 2024.
Fast-food brands lose growth momentum
London footfall also weakened for the first time since the pandemic.
Greggs partners with Too Good To Go to launch £2.99 grab bags
The grab bags will be available in 1,800 Greggs shops across the UK.
Domino’s Pizza Group introduces chicken sub-brand in the UK
It is currently being trialled at 187 Domino's restaurants.
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