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Papa John’s inks partnership with Burnley Football Club
Papa John’s inks partnership with Burnley Football Club
The move is part of the chain’s strategy in developing relationships with leisure venues.
KFC launches range of Christmas pajamas
The festive bedwear features the chain’s signature red, decorated with gravy boats.
Benugo introduces carbon neutral coffee menu across all stores
It collaborated with ClimatePartner to create illustrated menus showing the carbon footprint of the hot drinks.
Subway adds plant-based pig in a blanket sub to festive menu
The item will be available exclusively in-store for a limited time across the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
German Doner Kebab adds spicy Doritos in new burger
The Doritos Chilli Heatwave Krunch Burger is available until December 24.
Domino's Pizza Group non-executive vice chairman Colin Halpern to step down
He intends to focus on his other business interests in the United States.
Amidst labour shortages, QSR customers are expecting more from staff
48% say that staff must know where the food is sourced from whilst 58% expect staff to have the “knowledge and foresight” to recommend menu items.
Taco Bell names theOr as first UK creative agency
The shop will help the chain build brand awareness as the company looks to grow its restaurant footprint.
Hero Brands’ virtual arm launches ‘Sides’ concept
The chicken brand was created with British YouTube group The Sidemen.
Wendy's eyes 50 UK openings in 2022
Revenues at the restaurants it has opened this year are “far more” than the chain had expected.
Le Pain Quotidien makes cage-free eggs commitment
It joins a growing number of food companies that have announced global commitments to eliminate the use of cages in their egg supply chains.
Domino’s to create 650 new jobs in Ireland
It also has to open an additional 10 stores over the next two years.
Greggs sees vegan sausage roll shortage due to Britain’s supply chain disruption
The item was launched by the high street group in 2019 and helped to serve up a significant sales boost in the same year.
Delivery, takeaway sales slow in October as dine-in confidence builds
At-home sales, however, are still 98% higher than 2019 levels.
Domino’s yodels for pizza in first UK Christmas ad campaign
The chain wanted a campaign that differentiated from the emotional ads usually seen this time of year.
Burger King UK owner hires banks for planned £600m London IPO: report
The timing and size of the deal “have yet to be finalised”.
Pizza Hut Delivery expands to petrol stations with EG Group franchise deal
The partnership will see EG Group franchise eight new trial stores, creating about 90 jobs.
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