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Pizza Hut Europe reports $10.8m after tax profit for 2023
Pizza Hut Europe reports $10.8m after tax profit for 2023
This comes after reporting a $126.7m loss the year before.
TGI Fridays UK operator drops US parent buyout plan
Hostmore expects to delist following the sale of its corporate restaurants.
KFC opens first permanent youth hub in Middlesbrough
The brand plans to open five by 2030.
Frankie & Benny’s launches massive 40% discount promo
It aims to help ease the cost of living pressures.
Costa Coffee’s Master of Coffee surprises easyJet passengers with unique brew
Passengers were treated with goodie bags and complimentary coffees.
Wingers like-for-like sales grows 59.5% over the year
The brand plans to grow to 50 restaurants in the next four years.
Chipotle offers free guac for app download
The brand recently announced the opening of its 20th site.
Boparan Holdings sells poultry business for €200m
Ranjit Singh Boparan, owner of Boparan Holdings, sold it to his private investment arm.
Football fever helps pubs whilst summer slump hits casual dining
Meanwhile, fast food restaurants saw less in-store traffic but an increase in delivery.
Shake Shack announces partnership with Just Eat and UberEats
This follows its partnership with Deliveroo.
Burger King introduces a new Chicken Fries flavour with Doritos
The brand is also welcoming back the Gourmet Kings Smoky Chimichurri.
Ole & Steen reveals autumn menu
Its new Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake is the headline.
What’s new in Pret A Manger’s autumn menu update?
The brand is updating its breakfast and lunch options.
Costa Coffee announces Autumn menu line-up
The Maple Hazel range returns this season.
Tortilla unveils new ‘smash burger’ inspired range
This comes in burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadilla form.
I am Doner founder offers 1 year supply of kebabs for Oasis reunion concert ticket
This comes to one kebab a week.
1 in 2 feel hospitality leaders feel confident about their business prospects
However, this was a 4% drop from May’s figure of 53%
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