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Pizza chain Alley Cats opens third restaurant in Westbourne Grove
Pizza chain Alley Cats opens third restaurant in Westbourne Grove
To mark the opening, head chef Francesco Macri has added some US-inspired dishes.
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Bakery retailer Wenzel’s signs first-ever franchise deal with Southern Co-op
The first franchise store opens in Guildford on 10 September.
1 day ago
Santa Maria unveils revamped Ealing site
The site will be reopening on 28 August.
2 days ago
Chopstix launches ‘small box’ outlet at Butlin’s Skegness
The modular unit measures just over 20 sqm.
2 days ago
The Sushi Co opens Brighton outlet
This takes the chain’s total locations to 21.
3 days ago
Plant-based fast-food chain Neat Burger goes into liquidation
The company's book value is at £1.28m, as of 2 July.
3 days ago
Côte Brasserie launches Moulin Rouge-themed menu
The menu was developed by Côte executive chef Steve Allen.
4 days ago
KFC and Greggs enters partnership with gravy drenched sausage rolls
The limited-time offer is only available in four select cities.
6 days ago
Weak consumer confidence flattens delivery and takeaway sales growth in June
The first half of 2024 saw muted sales growth for the sector.
Pizza Hut’s net profit slumps to £3.3m in 2024
The company’s turnover was £28.5m.
Black Sheep Coffee expands with 31 new sites in three counties
This move marks the company’s largest expansion to date.
Carl’s Jr announces location of second UK restaurant
The restaurant will open in September.
Tortilla posts £35.4m revenue in H1
Adjusted EBITDA was £1.2m.
Pizza Hut UK franchisee taps Gino Casciani as new CEO for Europe
He will oversee operations and expansion across the UK and Europe.
Chocoberry posts 53% revenue rise, eyes 50 new UK sites by 2026
It’s also eyeing international expansion into North America, Asia, and the Gulf.
McDonald’s cuts over 2,000 jobs despite profit jump
Turnover also dip from £1.83b in 2023 to £1.82b in 2023.
Papa Johns net loss widens to £22.3m in 2024
This led to the closure of its 74 outlets.
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