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Creams Café expands with new Stevenage store
Creams Café expands with new Stevenage store
The new store will offer over 24 gelato flavours, along with a new range of hot chocolates.
Itsu restaurant future still unclear despite HWS rescue deal
The brand was acquired by Directional Capital.
QSR drive-thru rental prices outside UK towns seen overheating in 2025: report
The average drive-thru rent per sq. ft. is £50.
GAIL’s appoints Nick Ayerst as new managing director
He will be taking over at the end of March 2025.
Hospitality insolvencies jump by 29% MoM in November 2024
The monthly increase in insolvencies could be an early warning sign, RSM UK said.
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Creams Café serves 3 new dessert-inspired hot chocolates
Each is priced at £4.75.
How QSRs navigate late night dining in Europe
Analysing regional operations can help QSRs optimise staffing.
Which QSR chains deliver the most value?
YouGov survey reveals UK consumers still choose QSRs over casual dining.
Caffè Nero achieves 9% sales increase during Christmas period
Weekly sales exceeded £9m for two consecutive weeks.
Comptoir Group CEO resigns
The group also announced several changes to its board.
Bread Ahead to give away 750 doughnuts on 20 January
The giveaway will start from opening time until the last doughnut is claimed.
Din Tai Fung unveils Lunar New Year menu range
It will be available from 24 January to 9 February.
M.A.K. Halal targets UK’s untapped fast-food market
Of the more than 48,000 fast-food restaurants in the UK, only 485 are halal-certified.
Subway marks 60th anniversary with new menu launch
The brand launched a Mexicana inspired menu.
Greggs’ total sales up 11.3% to £2.014b in 2024
Fourth quarter sales increased by 7.7%.
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