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OAKBERRY to bring new matcha base in the UK and Ireland
OAKBERRY to bring new matcha base in the UK and Ireland
It is currently piloting the matcha base in ten US stores.
Sticks’n’Sushi expands North with new Manchester restaurant
This marks the group’s 17th site in the UK.
McDonald’s UK&I unveils new ‘world’ menu
The new range is available for a limited time, starting 22 October.
McDonald’s partners with Care Bears for Halloween
The Halloween-themed Happy Meal features nine limited-edition plush toys and an exclusive storybook.
Pizza Hut shuts 68 restaurants in the UK
11 delivery-only sites also to close
Tampopo offers ‘Kids Eat Free’ for this half term
It applies to children aged 12 and under, though drinks and desserts are not included.
McDonald’s UK&I finds Gen Z driving change in food language
Family remains the biggest influence on Gen Z’s food vocabulary.
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 19% to 265 in August 2025
Insolvencies were also down slightly from 271 a year earlier.
HOP Vietnamese returns to expansion
The chain also plans to open four more UK sites by 2026.
Auntie Anne’s brings back the Cheesy Mini Dogs
It will only be available until 7 December.
Sides announces menu overhaul
The revamp comes as Sides plans to double its UK presence and expand overseas.
SushiDog to open first Midlands restaurant in Birmingham’s Bullring
The new kiosk-style site will include a space for about 25 diners.
Luxury bakery brand Donutelier returns to the expansion trail
The brand will have four locations by the end of 2025.
UK foodservice faces sharp price increases in 2025
Chicken chains have increased prices the most.
Five Guys UK net profit slumps to £1m in 2024
Gross profit stood at £162.3m.
Just Eat tenders 16.3 million more shares amidst delisting
JET will trade for the last time on 14 November before delisting on 17 November.
Scottish Bakers raises over £7,000 for MS Society
The funds will support MS research and care in the UK.
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