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Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress' giveaway; GDK launches kebabs in Silverstone; Costa Coffee's Golden Caramel Macchiato range
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress' giveaway; GDK launches kebabs in Silverstone; Costa Coffee's Golden Caramel Macchiato range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald’s launches limited edition menu to mark 50th anniversary in the UK
The new menu features three new desserts.
Doner Shack eyes US launch after positive brand repositioning results
The brand reported a sales increase of 32% in June.
Caffè Nero Group reports record sales for FY2024 of US$690m
The group operates 1,072 coffee outlets in 10 countries.
Karali Group acquires 46 Taco Bell restaurants
The group recently acquired Crosstown Doughnuts.
Costa Coffee crowns top barista at the Global Barista of the Year competition
The competition is now in its 15th year.
DMH Brands lands eight-figure investment at £100m valuation
The group is aiming to be the UK’s next big multi-brand operator.
Inside Costa Coffee’s store re-design programme
It features brighter interiors and more self-serve kiosks.
Wingstop named fastest-growing restaurant group by The Sunday Times
Wingstop was ranked 38 amongst 100 private companies in Britain.
UK foodservice inflation slows, but outpaces grocery in 2024
There is a 5% gap between menu price inflation and F&B prices in retail outlets.
SIDES surpasses £1m revenue in a week for the first time
The brand has six restaurants in the UK.
Shrimp Shack opens second location in Camden
The brand is targeting Central London locations.
The Bagel Factory partners with nsign.tv for new digital menu boards
The new digital signage has centralized cloud management.
Delivery sales grew 11.3% in May as weather keep consumers from going out
At-home sales have grown for 12 consecutive months
Starbucks UK donates £500k to the Harry Kane Foundation to tackle loneliness
In Britain, 6 out of 10 adults feel lonely for most, often, or some of the time.
Slim Chicken to open in Festival Place shopping centre
The restaurant will have room for 85 diners.
Chopstix opens two new restaurants with Haven
Chopstix aims to reach 300 sites by 2027.
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