UK
The Bagel Factory partners with nsign.tv for new digital menu boards
The new digital signage has centralized cloud management.
Delivery sales grew 11.3% in May as weather keep consumers from going out
At-home sales have grown for 12 consecutive months
Starbucks UK donates £500k to the Harry Kane Foundation to tackle loneliness
In Britain, 6 out of 10 adults feel lonely for most, often, or some of the time.
Slim Chicken to open in Festival Place shopping centre
The restaurant will have room for 85 diners.
Chopstix opens two new restaurants with Haven
Chopstix aims to reach 300 sites by 2027.
Popeyes UK on track to double estate by end 2024
The brand recently opened its 50th restaurant.
Foodservice inflation slows but remains higher than retail
A gap of 5% remains when compared to retail F&B prices.
Chipotle aims to drive convenience and growth with new app
The fast-casual chain grew its footprint by nearly 73% last year.
PizzaExpress unveils new desserts joining 2024 summer menu
The new menu also includes a new dish for kids.
Hospitality groups back on the growth track after slipping in April
The latest tracker by CGA by NIQ reveals a growth of 3.6% in May.
New stores boost Esquires Coffee’s UK and Ireland sales
The brand's UK & Ireland business represents 89.3% of its franchised store sales.
Patisserie Valerie to start bakery goods service delivery for independent cafes and hotels
Independent cafes and hotels can now enhance their menu offerings with signature cakes from the brand
German Doner Kebab opens in Metrocentre Shopping Centre
This marks the 143rd restaurant for the chain.
Costa Coffee opens the first of its revamped coffee shops in London
The new shops introduce a touch screen ordering system.
Chipotle launches app in the UK
The app is said to digitally replicate the nuances of the in-restaurant ordering experience.
Shake Shack opens in St Pancras International Station
The first 100 guests will receive limited-edition merchandise.
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