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Virtual Hero makes two senior appointments to drive Sides growth
Virtual Hero makes two senior appointments to drive Sides growth
Sides is available to order across London and the UAE with 200 sites set to open globally by the end of 2022.
Delicious Pho opens first UK restaurant
The chain seats 134 people and is available for both dine-in and takeaway.
TGI Fridays to open 87th UK restaurant in Chelmsford
It will bring 70 full time and part time jobs to the area.
Carluccio’s launches fresh produce range in 300 Sainsbury’s stores
The 16-strong selection includes three fresh pasta variations.
Potato milk could displace oat as more sustainable milk alternative: analyst
Potatoes remain a niche ingredient in the plant-based milk space.
Wagamama to fully reopen five London restaurants as customers go back to offices
The chain said the reopening demonstrates their “confidence after the lockdowns and the need to meet demand for their iconic dishes.”
Papa John’s opens first store in Bridgend
The chain now has over 500 UK stores.
Papa John’s has opened its first store in Bridgend near Cardiff, located on Tremains Road.
Off-premise sales boost DP Eurasia’s FY21 performance
Whilst there has been an increase in daily new COVID-19 cases since December, the company said it is subject to any material operational constraints.
Honest Burgers opens store with entirely plant-based menu
The “V Honest” concept offers four recipes using a plant burger and two using faux-chicken.
Deliveroo reports 36% rise in Q4 gross transaction value
This is despite a difficult yearly comparison when new lockdown restrictions were coming into force.
Papa John’s opens new store in Melton Mowbray
The company continues to be on the lookout for those interested in running multiple stores or opening-up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.
Limited to no meat intake for nearly half of Brits: study
Meat reduction has returned to around the level seen in 2019 following a dip in 2020, Mintel said.
Fourth-quarter openings deliver positive signs for hospitality as Plan B restrictions set to end
Licensed premises recorded a 1.6% net increase in the last three months.
Choppaluna to open restaurant in Scotland’s Glasgow City Centre
The brand previously revealed it will open ten sites this year.
Five potential shopping trends in 2022
IGD also analysed how Omicron shook up Christmas shopping.
Bill Granger to open fifth Granger & Co restaurant in London
This will be the fifth London site for the Australian chef.
Papa John’s promotes Anne Fischer to chief marketing and digital officer
She joined Papa John’s in 2015 as senior director for digital marketing and most recently served as senior vice president for customer experience.
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