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Swiss group acquires majority stake in Chopstix
Swiss group acquires majority stake in Chopstix
This aims to accelerate growth and innovation for both QSRP and Chopstix.
Costa Coffee and Five Acre Wood Special School launches 'FAWrient Express' train café
It will provide a space for interaction, collaboration, and skill-sharing for pupils with special educational needs.
Creams Café launches the new ‘The Toasty Treats’ menu
It will be available on 15 October to all branches nationwide.
Frankie & Benny’s announces new menu and look
The refreshed menu has gone back to its New York-Italian inspiration.
Boswells and Heavenly Desserts to launch in Festival Place
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has also secured investment from wagamama.
wagamama launches new menu
One of the new standouts is the hot honey-fried chicken and hot sweet fried vegan chicken.
Burger King UK partners with Uber Direct to power their delivery app
It will leverage the same courier network that powers Uber Eats.
Ole & Steen launches weekly £2 deals
The deals will be available via in-store or click-and-collect.
Itsu taps former Pret exec as new CEO
Itsu has 80 restaurants.
Tortilla posts half-year results
However, the brand said it is seeing improving profit conversion from this strategy.
Subway signs 10,000 future restaurant commitments in three years
The brand saw significant growth in EMEA regions.
Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry
Restaurant promos grew by 25% in QSR and 13% in casual dining.
Chick-fil-A announces first UK locations
The brand confirms opening in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London.
Giraffe World Kitchen and Harrison launch eco-focused restaurant
The new restaurant is opening in Manchester Airport Terminal 2.
LEON’s net loss decrease by 15.8% in 2023
The company also recorded a gross profit of £41.9m.
New mums opt for a burger and fries as their preferred post-birth meal
Over a third of mums appreciate this combo.
Popeyes UK opens drive-thru in Wakefield
The first three people queuing will win free chicken sandwiches for a year.
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