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COVID-related requirements, staff turnover amongst ‘biggest’ issues for UK chains: study
COVID-related requirements, staff turnover amongst ‘biggest’ issues for UK chains: study
Said challenges are directly impacting food safety standards, NSF International said.
Papa John’s adds hemp to menus in UK, Russia
The new product launch is being supported with an integrated marketing campaign, in association with independent nutritionists and media personalities.
Ahead of £600m flotation plan, Burger King UK owner adds third investment bank to advisers
The initial public offering is reportedly slated to take place in the first half of the year.
Restaurants, pubs’ January sales up 3% on pre-COVID-19 levels
Regions are “in good growth” whilst London remains in the red.
An uptick in consumer confidence about safety and the easing of COVID-19 restrictions contributed to Britain’s managed pub, bar, and restaurant groups getting a modest increase in sales in January.
‘Most Instagrammable’ Greggs opens in Birmingham Primark
The bakery giant and the retail company recently launched an exclusive fashion collection.
German Doner Kebab partners again with Scottish boxer Josh Taylor
Taylor will wear the chain’s colours in his fight with Jack Catterall on February 26th.
Prezzo launches rewards scheme for employees
The scheme sees employees being given free membership to Epoints, allowing them to earn cash back on purchases.
Online reviews can predict the failure of 7 out of 10 businesses, study claims
Researchers have developed a tool that uses customer ratings to analyse restaurants’ likelihood of success.
Caffè Nero acquires remaining stake in Coffee#1
The coffee chain is expected to continue to operate as a standalone brand alongside the group’s other brands.
Five trends that will shape food-to-go recovery
2022 will be a year for reflection, innovation, concept development and new ways of doing business, an analyst said.
Pret A Manger to share transformation programme insights at the QSR Media UK Conference and Awards
Guy Meakin, Pret’s interim managing director for UK and Ireland, will speak at the event, happening on June 28.
German Doner Kebab to open 78 UK restaurants in 2022
The chain is also set to open sites in North America.
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Nottingham
The chain continues to seek multi-unit franchisees or those keen on opening up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.
Fridays targets apprentices as it launches refreshed scheme
Every apprentice will have access to an online learning platform that includes a tailored learning plan, e-learning resources and a ‘skills radar’ to track progress against various milestones.
SSP Group sees sales “trending positively” in recent weeks
Should there be no further government restrictions being introduced, the company said it is well-positioned to trade in summer.
Easing of COVID restrictions nudges up out-of-home drinks sales
CGA is cautiously optimistic that pubs, bars and restaurants can build their sales over the coming weeks.
Shopper confidence at ‘lowest levels’ despite removal of COVID-19 restrictions
89% or nearly nine out of ten shoppers expect food prices to rise.
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