UK
Subway unveils new Subway Series menu
This is part of the brand’s massive global business transformation campaign.
One out of three customers don’t get a reply to their query: report
Only 22% replied within the hour.
Chopstix cooks up new summer seasonal offering
The new menu is available across the brand’s more than 90 locations.
UK managed restaurants, pubs, and bars sales inches up 6.9% in April
Inflation however offset this growth.
DTiQ to take a closer look at leveraging video surveillance to cut costs for QSRs
Its head of business development will talk about it at the upcoming QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2023.
I am Döner inks first forecourt franchise deal
The new restaurant will be located in Windsor.
Bewiched Coffee opens 16th location with The Heart of England Co-op
This is the second location the coffee brand has opened with the retail group.
How Black Sheep Coffee plans to reach for UK’s high coffee standards
The founders said opportunities for small players are rising as big chains run out of steam.
Just Eat taps ex-John Lewis boss as managing director
The new managing director has over 20 years of commercial experience.
Foodservice price inflation falls below 20% for the first time in five months
The decrease was caused by an easing of prices in key commodity markets.
Rosa’s Thai gains £10m Barclays backing
The fresh funds will be used for its pipeline of new openings.
Burger & Sauce eyeing over 300 UK locations as its ramps up search for franchisees
It seeks to become a household name in the burger space.
Pret A Manger swings back to profitability as chain gets boost beyond city centres
May saw revenue across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time.
Big Table Group to open two new Las Iguanas restaurants
The group, also the operator of Bella Italia and Café Rouge, extended its partnership with Center Parcs in 2021 with a new six-year deal.
Fridays’ first takeaway store concept partners with Dundee United and Dundee Football Clubs
Both collaborations will see digital content creation, player appearances, official merchandise, and featured branding at both teams’ grounds.
Icelandic snack bar concept Ísey Skyr Bar seeks UK franchisees
Paying homage to Icelandic heritage, the brand boasts healthy, tasty and fast snacks that have no added sugar and are high in protein.
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