UK
Shake Shack announces Cambridge opening in 2025
The brand previously opened in Birmingham Grand Central.
Shake Shack announces Cambridge opening in 2025
The brand previously opened in Birmingham Grand Central.
wagamama launches new cook book ‘soul kitchen'
The recipes are inspired by ‘food heroes’ across Asia.
McDonald’s UK extends partnership with Uber Direct
It aims to boost its ‘McDelivery’ service.
Two Magpies Bakery expands its Framlingham site
The site will now be offering the full Two Magpies’ menu.
I Am Doner launches first North American location in Toronto
They have also secured three additional store locations in the Greater Toronto Area, all set to open next year.
Papa Johns serves free pizza for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launch
Fans can get freebies worth over £120.
Chipotle introduces new AI hiring platform ‘Ava Cado’
This aims to decrease the time to hire, reduce job advertising costs, and increase hiring for hard-to-fill roles.
Hospitality groups report 1.7% growth in September
Total sales growth was at 3.7%.
Costa Coffee unveils 2024 Christmas menu
The menu launches on 7 November.
Black Bear Burger to open its sixth restaurant on Camden High Street
It is set to open on 26 October.
People want experiences – but not at the cost of food & beverage
I wrote recently on the subject of the relative importance of the F&B offer, the service standards and the environment in the dining out sector. This was in response to some current thinking that suggests when dining out consumers no longer have the food and beverage offer as a priority and are instead seeking ‘experiences’. I have said I don’t think that is the case, but that’s another article. So how does this thinking translate into what is ostensibly the transactional world of QSR?
Phat Pasty reveals 2024 festive range
The new range focused on being attractive to the free-from market.
Promotions trend in casual dining revealed
The number of promotions in casual dining rose by 25%.
Orée Boulangeries to launch their 2024 festive menu
It will be available from 18 November.
Pho Restaurant responds to ‘Pho’ trademark issue
The statement was posted in their social media accounts.
Why Subway is betting on non-traditional locales in its Europe expansion
The brand is set to open 10,000 restaurants.
McDonald’s UK records a net profit of £35m in 2023
The company’s turnover sales also increased by 14.9% to £1.8b.