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Chris Burford returns to LEON as CFO
Chris Burford returns to LEON as CFO
He will drive financial strategy whilst overseeing property and supply chain operations.
McDonald’s to invest €150m in Ireland expansion—report
About 1,750 jobs could be created over the next five years.
Greggs eyes expansion over 3,000 UK sites despite profit slip
It plans roughly 120 further net openings in 2026.
Just Eat to exit Denmark after 25 years
The company cited ongoing challenges as the reason for the closure.
Burger King UK launches March discount offers
The offers are available on the BK app, in restaurants, and via delivery.
QSR expansion is driving down customer visits
Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.
McDonald’s UK teases new collectable CARDS and meal tie-ins
From 17 March, selected medium or large CARDS meals come with four collectable cards.
Popeyes UK leads Europe’s fastest-growing F&B brands
The ranking reflects the chain’s rapid expansion since launching in the UK in November 2021.
Sides names Nick Evans as Head of New Business Development
He will lead UK and international expansion, focusing on new sites and commercial partnerships.
Côte Brasserie marks National Butcher’s Week with new beef burger
The limited-edition burger combines the chain’s beef bourguignon with its hand-pressed patty.
Fulham Shore owners mulls restaurant closure amidst sales lag
The operator said the UK is experiencing a ‘sluggish restaurant market’.
Burger King tests AI-headset voice assistant in US stores
It’s designed to help with on-the-ground services and back-of-house operations.
Popeyes expands to Ireland
The chain’s UK operator said it has secured a pipeline of restaurant openings in the country.
Boss Pizza expands to Merseyside with three new sites
The expansion is set to begin in April, creating a total of 45 jobs.
Black Sheep Coffee set to open 10 new Central London outlets
New franchise partners will lead the expansion.
Just Eat trials self-driving robot deliveries in Sunderland
The pilot will start with 12 restaurants on the Just Eat platform.
Côte Brasserie serves exclusive Mother’s Day menus and at-home boxes
Restaurants will also provide complimentary Mother’s Day cards for diners.
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