UK

Burger King to open 200 new restaurants by 2026

The restaurant company, which currently operates 500 restaurants in the country, reported a 68% surge in revenue last year.

Chopstix to open four sites by end-July

At least 12 stores are set to open before the end of the year.

Neat Burger to expand to the U.S., welcomes Leonardo DiCaprio as its newest investor

It expects to have 42 sites globally by the end of 2022, including 12 in the U.S.

Cosmo’s Oxford branch reopens after two years

During the weekend, Cosmo Oxford welcomed local workers and their families and friends to dine at the restaurant for free “to say thank you for their contributions during the pandemic.”

Eataly celebrates first anniversary with events, special offers

In just 12 months, over three million guests have visited the London hotspot.

Families with kids already saving to spend for Christmas: IGD

60% of shoppers agree that a rise in costs would “seriously” affect how much they spend on special occasions this year.

Tim Hortons aiming to double UK estate by end-2023

It is set to open its first restaurant in London later this year.

Subway taps TikTok star as ‘crisp sandwich sommelier’

The chain looks to “educate customers on the art of creating the perfect crisp sarnie.”

Delivery, takeaway sales slip YoY as more customers opt for out-of-home eating

The focus for operators is turning repeat customers into loyal advocates, an analyst said.

Papa John’s opens restaurant in Horsham

The venue is also one of the first high street outlets to benefit from their updated branding.

Fridays appoints Rhiannon Scarlett as chief marketing officer

She will be responsible for marketing and public relations for Fridays and 63rd+1st in her new role, including all CRM, loyalty, and digital operations.

Recruitment, retention challenges still a major concern for hospitality leaders

A new survey highlighted widespread job vacancies and upward pressure on labour costs.