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.
Pre-pandemic ‘vibrancy’ in London's hospitality sector returning as sales and footfall rise in Britain's city centres
Glasgow, meanwhile, remains the most vibrant city.
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.
Just Eat Takeaway board ‘torpedoed’ share price by providing misleading outlook before Grubhub takeover, activist shareholder says
Investors should vote to fire the board, Cat Rock Capital said.
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.
German Doner Kebab launches “2.0” grab-and-go menu
Items are priced at £5 or less.
Tim Hortons aiming to double UK estate by end-2023
It is set to open its first restaurant in London later this year.
Restaurant, pub like-for-like sales up 4% in March but inflation still holding growth down
London sales are flat whilst sales rise 6% beyond the M25.
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.
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