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UK food hall operator Market Halls reports 55% sales surge in December
UK food hall operator Market Halls reports 55% sales surge in December
Sales were boosted by corporate bookings and its extensive Christmas marketing campaign.
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Urban Greens adds on-the-go breakfast, hot salads to menu
The new menu was created in collaboration with chef and Mob Kitchen alumnus Finn Tonry.
Chopstix names new finance director
The brand also announced plans to reach 300 sites by 2027.
Häagen-Dazs set to make UK franchise comeback
The brand plans to open 25 outlets in the next five years.
Popeyes targets opening 30 new restaurants and first travel hub in 2024
This will double its UK estate.
Shake Shack Leicester Square reopens
The doors will open at 12:30 PM.
Pret A Manger opens first standalone shop in Canada
The brand has been opening pop-up shops in Toronto and Vancouver since 2022.
Delivery and takeaway order volumes dropped 4% in December
Sales growth was driven by increase in menu prices.
Frankie & Benny’s announces Mean Girls movie launch promo
Customers who dine in wearing pink will receive an exclusive promo.
Learning to market at the ‘speed of culture’ is crucial to success Pizza Hut exec says
Pizza Hut UK’s new CMO says she is passionate about community-centric culture marketing.
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Just Eat UK and Ireland business ends 2023 with best quarter
The coming said it is ‘becoming free cash flow positive’.
Chopstix unveils new plant-based dish
The brand said it plans to invest more in its NPD.
Creams Cafe launches new soft serve range
The new range comes in five flavours.
Managed restaurants, pubs, and bars double growth in December
For the 12th time in the last 13 months, growth in London was higher than elsewhere.
Megan’s report 8.7% cover growth in Christmas trading
The group also announced the opening of its 19th location.
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