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Papa John’s opens restaurant in Horsham
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Horsham
The venue is also one of the first high street outlets to benefit from their updated branding.
Fridays appoints Rhiannon Scarlett as chief marketing officer
She will be responsible for marketing and public relations for Fridays and 63rd+1st in her new role, including all CRM, loyalty, and digital operations.
Recruitment, retention challenges still a major concern for hospitality leaders
A new survey highlighted widespread job vacancies and upward pressure on labour costs.
Taco Bell’s Gloucester restaurant to open on April 28
This will be the brand’s 95th opening in the UK.
Nearly three in four consumers want ‘lack’ of accessibility in hospitality venues addressed: survey
Restaurants scored low in terms of having a good reputation for adhering to disabled people’s needs.
Burger King brings back halloumi fries for a limited time
The item, available as a 6-piece or 9-piece side, was first launched in June 2021.
Wagamama expands retail range with two new mayo products
The sauces were inspired by the brand’s katsu curry and firecracker.
Fish & chips, pizza amongst Brits’ top takeaway choices
Londoners are the biggest spenders, with an average of £73.70 spent on takeaways each month.
Pret A Manger joins coffee pod recycling service
Customers can recycle their pods via Collect+ or through kerbside collections in selected areas
Leon launches “gut-positive” spring menu
All items will be available for takeaway, click & collect and delivery.
Domino's Pizza Group appoints Tracy Corrigan as independent non-executive director
She was the chief strategy officer of Dow Jones & Company from 2014 to 2020.
Harry Ramsden’s owner names Andy Hulbert as VP of international and commercial
The newly-created role sees Hulbert focusing on growing franchising and licensing opportunities domestically and internationally.
Ole & Steen managing director: Businesses reviewed location strategies after WFH culture’s significant intervention
Lee Nixon joins the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards as part of the event’s Leaders Panel.
Costa Coffee pledges achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040
The coffee chain is also collaborating with suppliers of coffee and dairy milk to improve farming practices.
Flexible menus, consolidation of orders pitched as Ukraine crisis remains ‘long-term threat’ to prices
Operators are also told to keep speaking to suppliers about availability.
Bewiched Coffee expecting to open up to 40 stores by end-2026
It has signed its first franchise partnership with the Heart Of England Co-operative Society.
Giggling Squid to open first regional flagship in Wales
The Thai restaurant group currently operates 42 venues across the UK.
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