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Chopstix suffers £963k loss for 2024 financial year
Chopstix suffers £963k loss for 2024 financial year
The group reported a £4.49m for exceptional costs.
Chuck E. Cheese makes multi-unit deal to expand to the UK
This marks the brand’s debut in Europe.
Just Eat names Craig David as its new ambassador
David has reworked the brand’s jingle into a garage and R&B-style track.
Hospitality vacancies rise to 78,000 in August
This is the first time it has increased in a year.
Which Wich expands into Scotland
It has secured new franchise partners to launch in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Heavenly Desserts expands brunch menu with new sweet and savoury staples
Brunch is served daily until 4 p.m. at all UK locations.
Bayne’s The Family Bakers launches app
The app is part of a wider investment in digital transformation.
Starbucks names new UK marketing director
She previously served as a franchise director for SSP UK.
Tortilla offers free guac on National Guacamole Day
The chain will also set up a special pop-up “Guac Bar” at its Leadenhall branch.
Domino’s, rivals flock to chicken as competition heats up
Its popularity is driving menu innovation even at non-chicken chains.
Miami’s Coyo Taco to enter UK with Kuvi Hospitality franchise deal
The chain is known for its tortillas, salsas, and Mexican street food.
Cinnabon exits UK
The brand ended its UK run with 12 locations.
McDonald’s adds new Sausage Sandwich to its menu
The new sandwich adds breakfast to the Saver Menu for the first time nationwide.
KFC operator Gastronomy to more than double UK restaurants by 2030
The expansion will target the Northwest, Midlands, Shropshire, and Wales.
Pret A Manger to trial meal deals in Q4 after £552.9m impairment
This is despite sales having climbed by 10% in 2024.
Fast-food brands lose growth momentum
London footfall also weakened for the first time since the pandemic.
Greggs partners with Too Good To Go to launch £2.99 grab bags
The grab bags will be available in 1,800 Greggs shops across the UK.
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