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Delivery sales 357% higher than pre-COVID levels in April
Delivery sales 357% higher than pre-COVID levels in April
However, sales have plateaued in 2022, with April’s delivery and takeaway sales were 34% below the levels of April 2021.
Prezzo promotes Dean Challenger to CEO role
The brand also named Gwion Iwan as their operations director.
Bakers + Baristas opens flagship site in Brent Cross
This is the brand’s 64th overall location.
Just Eat enlists Katy Perry for new global campaign
The TVC was created by McCann London.
Chopstix to enter Haven parks in new deal
The agreement marks the first foray into holiday parks for the QSR brand.
Greggs sales lagging in city centre locations as more Brits shift to WFH
The bakery chain reported a 27% rise in UK sales.
Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales up 2% in April but cost pressures stunt growth
London still lags pre-COVID-19 trading, whilst sales up 3% beyond the M25.
McDonald’s earmarks £250m for restaurant redesigns
The upgrade programme includes redesigning McDonald’s kitchens and dining areas to further factor in digital sales channels and the company’s app.
Chopstix to ramp up franchising with new director appointment
It currently operates more than 75 restaurants across the UK, 22 of which are franchised.
Independent burger chain Fat Hippo opening first London site
This will be Fat Hippo’s fourteenth UK location.
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.
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