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Big Table Group appoints David Rust to new F&B director role

Big Table Group appoints David Rust to new F&B director role

The new role will oversee menu planning and development across Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge.

Papa John’s opens store in Blaby

This is now the fifth Papa John’s in Leicestershire. 

Neat Burger believes opportunity remains to innovate amidst recruitment crisis

Gemma De Vyea, the brand’s people and culture coach, is joining the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards this June.

Honest Burgers collaborates with Maker’s Mark for new special

The collaboration is Honest’s third time collaborating with Maker’s Mark.

Slim Chickens to open restaurant at Liverpool ONE leisure complex

The outlet will encompass over 175 covers, including an al-fresco dining area. 

German Doner Kebab opens 100th UK restaurant

Now employing over 3,500 people, the brand boasts a development pipeline of 350 franchise units over the next seven years.

Foodservice sector inflation hits 13.6% YoY in March 2022 

The figure is the highest in the history of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.

Just Eat Takeaway.com, Domino’s ink exclusive trial partnership

The trial launches with 10 Domino’s owned stores across London, with a further 106 Domino’s franchise partner stores across the UK and Ireland becoming available on Just Eat by the end of the month. 

Malaysian street food concept Roti King opens second restaurant

Its dishes are inspired from the childhood of its chef-owner Sugen Gopal.

Creams CEO steps down as majority shareholder increases stake

The co-founders will move away from the business’s day-to-day operations to focus their experience in “key” strategic areas.

Pret A Manger celebrates spring menu launch with scarf collection

All proceeds from purchased scarves go to The Pret Foundation.

SOHO Coffee Co. to open site at Birmingham Airport

The new store opening will create over 40 jobs.

I am Döner to launch special Camel kebab

The item is only available on Wednesdays this month.

Payments 101: How to select the right provider for your business

The rise of online shopping has seen businesses across all sectors change the way their customers engage with them. The past two years in particular have witnessed extraordinary transformation, with retailers forced to dramatically improve their existing eCommerce capabilities due to the pandemic.

KFC selling £198 leather ‘Wrapuette’ bag

All proceeds will be going to the KFC Foundation.

Burger King to open 200 new restaurants by 2026

The restaurant company, which currently operates 500 restaurants in the country, reported a 68% surge in revenue last year.

Chopstix to open four sites by end-July

At least 12 stores are set to open before the end of the year.