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Harry Ramsden’s owner names Andy Hulbert as VP of international and commercial

The newly-created role sees Hulbert focusing on growing franchising and licensing opportunities domestically and internationally.

Harry Ramsden’s owner names Andy Hulbert as VP of international and commercial

The newly-created role sees Hulbert focusing on growing franchising and licensing opportunities domestically and internationally.

Ole & Steen managing director: Businesses reviewed location strategies after WFH culture’s significant intervention

Lee Nixon joins the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards as part of the event’s Leaders Panel.

Costa Coffee pledges achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040

The coffee chain is also collaborating with suppliers of coffee and dairy milk to improve farming practices.

Bewiched Coffee expecting to open up to 40 stores by end-2026

It has signed its first franchise partnership with the Heart Of England Co-operative Society.

Giggling Squid to open first regional flagship in Wales

The Thai restaurant group currently operates 42 venues across the UK.

Deliveries and takeaways double pre-COVID-19 levels in February

Trading, however, has dipped from the peaks of early 2021.

Korean corn dog concept Bunsik to open second store

The Embankment site will debut ramyeon as part of the menu.

Butchies to open restaurant in Ealing

It will be giving away buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches to the first 100 customers through their doors as well as supporting Ealing Soup Kitchen with free meals.

Peckwater Brands CEO: Restaurants ‘thinking beyond’ traditional offerings for post-pandemic boost

He joins the upcoming QSR Media UK Conference & Awards as part of our panel discussion on virtual brands.

Food and drink inflation doubles in January

Long-term sanctions on Russia’s economy might well raise inflation to levels “not seen for a generation,” Prestige Purchasing’s CEO said.

More chains express support for Ukraine

This includes initiatives to help displaced job seekers.

German Doner Kebab appoints Sofia Dimen as new UK managing director

She replaces Daniel Bunce who was recently promoted by GDK as its international global chief operating officer.

Nominations for the QSR Media UK Awards are now open

Don’t miss out on getting recognised by the industry.

German Doner Kebab launches two new lunch offerings

The new Doner Panini and Berlin Strasse are available across all UK stores.

Caffe Nero kickstarts post-COVID openings with two upcoming airport stores

An additional six new store openings are scheduled in the coming months, the group confirmed.