UK

Deliveries and takeaways double pre-COVID-19 levels in February

Trading, however, has dipped from the peaks of early 2021.

Korean corn dog concept Bunsik to open second store

The Embankment site will debut ramyeon as part of the menu.

Butchies to open restaurant in Ealing

It will be giving away buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches to the first 100 customers through their doors as well as supporting Ealing Soup Kitchen with free meals.

Peckwater Brands CEO: Restaurants ‘thinking beyond’ traditional offerings for post-pandemic boost

He joins the upcoming QSR Media UK Conference & Awards as part of our panel discussion on virtual brands.

Food and drink inflation doubles in January

Long-term sanctions on Russia’s economy might well raise inflation to levels “not seen for a generation,” Prestige Purchasing’s CEO said.

More chains express support for Ukraine

This includes initiatives to help displaced job seekers.

German Doner Kebab appoints Sofia Dimen as new UK managing director

She replaces Daniel Bunce who was recently promoted by GDK as its international global chief operating officer.

Nominations for the QSR Media UK Awards are now open

Don’t miss out on getting recognised by the industry.

German Doner Kebab launches two new lunch offerings

The new Doner Panini and Berlin Strasse are available across all UK stores.

Caffe Nero kickstarts post-COVID openings with two upcoming airport stores

An additional six new store openings are scheduled in the coming months, the group confirmed.

Slim Chickens to open restaurant in Covent Garden’s West End

The brand hopes to capitalise on the area’s “high” footfall.

Cost pressures to cap growth, Greggs CEO says

Roger Whiteside expects cost inflation of 6% to 7% for 2022.

Papa John’s seeks to mainstream NFTs with new giveaway

The move is part of the brand’s campaign to promote its new Cheddar range.

Boparan Restaurant Group trials service robots, eyes wider rollout if ‘successful’

Using artificial intelligence (AI), the robots can deliver hot chicken up to four miles per hour and can engage with guests through spoken conversation.