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McDonald’s UK teases new collectable CARDS and meal tie-ins
McDonald’s UK teases new collectable CARDS and meal tie-ins
From 17 March, selected medium or large CARDS meals come with four collectable cards.
Popeyes UK leads Europe’s fastest-growing F&B brands
The ranking reflects the chain’s rapid expansion since launching in the UK in November 2021.
Sides names Nick Evans as Head of New Business Development
He will lead UK and international expansion, focusing on new sites and commercial partnerships.
Côte Brasserie marks National Butcher’s Week with new beef burger
The limited-edition burger combines the chain’s beef bourguignon with its hand-pressed patty.
Fulham Shore owners mulls restaurant closure amidst sales lag
The operator said the UK is experiencing a ‘sluggish restaurant market’.
Burger King tests AI-headset voice assistant in US stores
It’s designed to help with on-the-ground services and back-of-house operations.
Popeyes expands to Ireland
The chain’s UK operator said it has secured a pipeline of restaurant openings in the country.
Boss Pizza expands to Merseyside with three new sites
The expansion is set to begin in April, creating a total of 45 jobs.
Black Sheep Coffee set to open 10 new Central London outlets
New franchise partners will lead the expansion.
Just Eat trials self-driving robot deliveries in Sunderland
The pilot will start with 12 restaurants on the Just Eat platform.
Côte Brasserie serves exclusive Mother’s Day menus and at-home boxes
Restaurants will also provide complimentary Mother’s Day cards for diners.
PAUL celebrates Mother’s Day with new Macaron Fraisier Cake
Priced at £56, the cake serves six to eight people.
PizzaExpress unveils delivery-only Mac & Wings concept
It will be available nationwide from 3 March via Deliveroo.
Costa Coffee unveils expanded Bishopbriggs outlet after major refit
The shop now offers over 100 indoor and outdoor seats.
Britain’s leading contract caterers dish out 9% sales in Q4 2025
Full-year sales rose 8.4% year-on-year, outpacing inflation.
Eatphoria sales jump 26% to £23.9m in 2025
Growth was driven by 12 new cloud kitchens and strong like-for-like sales at Wraps & Wings.
Dirt Coffee eyes 100 sites on low-investment strategy
The former Triple Two Coffee founder is leading the brand's growth.
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