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London Jerk entry puts Sides ahead at fried chicken contest
London Jerk entry puts Sides ahead at fried chicken contest
The platter combined a burger, tenders, wings, and slaw with London Jerk spice and buttermilk ranch.
Expansion-led growth triggers slump in existing store visits
Total sector footfall rose by nearly 1% but was fueled entirely by an aggressive 2% increase in new locations.
Chinese takeaways spike over Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Orders are set to rise further ahead of the Chinese New Year.
Voice concierge debuts in UK amid 2026 global rollout
The UK market serves as the primary launchpad before the international debut.
Richard Pigott takes helm at Boparan Restaurant Group
The former CEO stepped down after a six-year tenure.
Heavenly Desserts offers £22 dine-for-two Valentine’s deal
The promotion includes one drink and either a dessert or brunch main per person.
IRO Sushi lifts sales 29% after 2025 openings
Like-for-like sales rose to 19%.
KFC UK&I rolls out Kwench drinks nationwide
The rollout is supported by a £38m investment from KFC and its franchise partners.
KFC redistributes 5 million meals through FareShare partnership
KFC freezes surplus chicken for distribution to over 1,300 UK charities via FareShare Go.
Q4 site losses erase year of hospitality growth
Business confidence remains weak despite a brief 0.2% growth spike earlier in 2025.
Captain D’s opens second UK outlet in Kent food court
The new branch seats 48 people.
Chaiiwala names James Kang as CEO to lead Canada expansion
The brand aims to expand to 100 locations by 2030.
Tight margins squeeze hospitality as takeaway spending sinks
33% of the population plans to cut restaurant visits to protect their diminishing disposable income.
Tim Hortons UK&I logs 10% Christmas sales increase
System-wide sales reached £105m.
Chopstix opens Sunderland outlet, caps 2025 expansion
High-footfall strategy drives the new opening.
Fireaway reopens Chislehurst branch under new ownership
The new owner aims to restore its core pizza menu.
Tortilla relocates to larger Bond Street site in Leeds
The chain will open the new venue on 23 January.
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