UK
Pizza Pilgrims to open in Chelsea on 18 November
It is located at 219 King’s Road.
UK’s QSR market to reach $44.01b by 2029
The market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.25%.
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Sticks’n’Sushi appoints former Azzuri group exec as CFO
His expertise is in M&A, capital markets, and corporate strategies.
Bubbleology opens two new sites
The brand aims to reach over 50 sites in the next 12 months.
Velvet Taco to open its first UK location in Soho
The new store will commence in spring of 2025.
Sandwich Sandwich launches catering service in London
The service was initially just available in Bristol.
Chipotle expands their halloween tradition Boorito to Europe for the first time
They will give a £6 and €7 entrée offer in the U.K. and France, respectively.
GAIL’s open in Elephant Park
The location is home to a mix of eclectic mix of independent brands.
UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed
The share of in-restaurant price promotions was at 86% in H1.
Doner Shack relocates head office for US launch
The brand recently showcased at a franchise expo in the US.
YO! attains Safe to Trade certification
YO! and its brands including Panku, Bento, and Mai Taiko, have also joined the scheme.
Popeyes announces Gildersome restaurant opening
The news follows the launch of its Wakefield restaurant.
TGI Fridays confirms rescue deal but shutters 35 restaurants
The closures resulted in 1,012 redundancies.
Costa Coffee announces limited-time holiday menu items
Two favourite holiday menu items are returning.
Lola’s opens in Greenwich
The new site will launch as a grab-and-go concept.
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