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Chaiiwala targets hospitals, campuses in expansion push
Chaiiwala targets hospitals, campuses in expansion push
It wants to transform Indian dining into a modern, social experience.
Deliveries rise 4.1% but takeaways fall in September
This highlights a continued consumer shift toward home delivery over food collection.
Subway’s ‘Kids Eat Free’ is back
The meal includes a 4-inch sub made to order, along with a snack and a drink.
PizzaExpress triples value of Tesco Clubcard vouchers
Members can redeem vouchers for a discount code on the Tesco app or website.
Grain brings Mediterranean dining to Holborn with first flagship store
The company aims to open 10 more UK sites in 2026 and reach 50 by 2030.
PAUL Bakery unveils two new festive sandwiches
It will be available from 17 November to 31 December.
Shake Shack, Fortnum & Mason unveil limited-edition festive drinks
It will be available from 5 November to 6 January.
wagamama opens new restaurant at Liverpool’s Edge Lane
This brings the chain’s total UK restaurants to 168.
Auntie Anne’s targets 100 UK stores by 2030
The expansion will focus on high-traffic areas like malls and train stations.
Tortilla's non-exec chair Emma Woods to step down by year-end
Woods will stay on through the rest of the year to help with the handover.
Azumi partners with Abu Dhabi’s DIAFA to fuel global growth
The deal joins DIAFA with existing partner Doğuş Hospitality.
GDK to enter Indian market
The first location is scheduled to open in early 2026.
Wildwood launches Halloween ‘Monster Menu’ for kids
The offer runs Sunday to Friday at 18 dine-in locations across the UK.
Chipotle’s ‘Boorito’ returns this Halloween
On 31 October from 3 p.m., main dishes will cost £6 at participating locations.
Subway rolls out gift cards in the UK
The move is part of Subway’s wider digital expansion in EMEA.
Mowgli Street Food launches special Christmas menu
Private dining rooms are also available for festive group bookings.
Hospitality sales flat in September as pubs outpace restaurants and bars
Pub sales were up 1.9%, whilst restaurant sales slipped 0.7%.
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