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Restaurants, pubs’ January deliveries up five-fold on pre-Covid levels
Restaurants, pubs’ January deliveries up five-fold on pre-Covid levels
Deliveries and takeaways accounted for nearly 30 pence in every pound spent at managed restaurant and pub groups during the month.
Virtual fried chicken concept Sides to launch first bricks-and-mortar space
The brand starts its path to 200 locations.
Wagamama launches lunchtime delivery concept
The initiative arrives as the country sees evolving work patterns.
Taco Bell opens 100th restaurant in Spain
The fast food giant says it is on track to operate more than 1,000 restaurants outside the United States.
COVID-related requirements, staff turnover amongst ‘biggest’ issues for UK chains: study
Said challenges are directly impacting food safety standards, NSF International said.
Papa John’s adds hemp to menus in UK, Russia
The new product launch is being supported with an integrated marketing campaign, in association with independent nutritionists and media personalities.
Ahead of £600m flotation plan, Burger King UK owner adds third investment bank to advisers
The initial public offering is reportedly slated to take place in the first half of the year.
Restaurants, pubs’ January sales up 3% on pre-COVID-19 levels
Regions are “in good growth” whilst London remains in the red.
An uptick in consumer confidence about safety and the easing of COVID-19 restrictions contributed to Britain’s managed pub, bar, and restaurant groups getting a modest increase in sales in January.
‘Most Instagrammable’ Greggs opens in Birmingham Primark
The bakery giant and the retail company recently launched an exclusive fashion collection.
German Doner Kebab partners again with Scottish boxer Josh Taylor
Taylor will wear the chain’s colours in his fight with Jack Catterall on February 26th.
Prezzo launches rewards scheme for employees
The scheme sees employees being given free membership to Epoints, allowing them to earn cash back on purchases.
Online reviews can predict the failure of 7 out of 10 businesses, study claims
Researchers have developed a tool that uses customer ratings to analyse restaurants’ likelihood of success.
Caffè Nero acquires remaining stake in Coffee#1
The coffee chain is expected to continue to operate as a standalone brand alongside the group’s other brands.
Five trends that will shape food-to-go recovery
2022 will be a year for reflection, innovation, concept development and new ways of doing business, an analyst said.
Pret A Manger to share transformation programme insights at the QSR Media UK Conference and Awards
Guy Meakin, Pret’s interim managing director for UK and Ireland, will speak at the event, happening on June 28.
German Doner Kebab to open 78 UK restaurants in 2022
The chain is also set to open sites in North America.
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Nottingham
The chain continues to seek multi-unit franchisees or those keen on opening up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.
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