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July year-on-year on-premise drink sales flatten
July year-on-year on-premise drink sales flatten
Wine sales are up 6% as consumers head inside for a meal.
1 in 10 company administrations are from the hospitality sector
It has the fourth-highest number of administrations in the UK.
Côte announces return of premium affordable chef-designed menu
The menu was designed by Chef Steve Allen.
Morley’s launches fried chicken pop-up with Heinz
The pop-up stall will have a month-long exclusive menu.
UK fashion cafe brand EL&N opens second cafe in Paris
The cafe opened beside the entrance of the Louvre Gallery.
Badiani opens 11th restaurant in Balham
The location will also be the first to serve made-to-order pasta.
Creams Cafe signs national franchise agreement with Tesco Cafes
The ‘shop-in-shop’ space is a first for both brands.
Domino’s like-for-like sales climb 9.7% in H1
The group's revenue surged by 19.6%.
Squeeze on household to slacken, good news for foodservice sector: analyst.
Numbers from the Office for National Statistics are showing stabilising signs.
Delivery and takeaway sales up 4% in June
This is the first year-on-year growth in the last 18 months.
Papa Johns appoints former Dennys CEO as new board member
The new board of directors member has over 45 years of restaurant operations experience.
Social Media Wrap: Nando's new merch; Costa Coffee's scan to win promo; Byron brings back menu fave
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Chart of the Week: Combo meals lead QSRs top promotional trends
Price reductions make up 70% of all promotions this year.
Wagamama reopens test kitchen in Soho
It also plans to host a series of collaborations within the next few months.
Five Guys guys celebrates 10-year anniversary with new merch drop
The new apparel line is called the checkerboard merch.
Pret A Manger to open first Northern Ireland restaurant at rival's former location
This is part of the group’s plans to open 20 restaurants across Ireland.
English High Court approves Prezzo restructuring plan amidst opposition
Legal firm Mayer Brown comments on the ruling.
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