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Caffè Nero achieves 9% sales increase during Christmas period
Weekly sales exceeded £9m for two consecutive weeks.
Comptoir Group CEO resigns
The group also announced several changes to its board.
Bread Ahead to give away 750 doughnuts on 20 January
The giveaway will start from opening time until the last doughnut is claimed.
Din Tai Fung unveils Lunar New Year menu range
It will be available from 24 January to 9 February.
M.A.K. Halal targets UK’s untapped fast-food market
Of the more than 48,000 fast-food restaurants in the UK, only 485 are halal-certified.
Subway marks 60th anniversary with new menu launch
The brand launched a Mexicana inspired menu.
Greggs’ total sales up 11.3% to £2.014b in 2024
Fourth quarter sales increased by 7.7%.
Social Media Wrap: Barburrito’s new Jerk BBQ range; Subway launches new Mexicana menu; Bella Italia’s £5 pasta returns
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Domino’s opening new Gately store on 27 January
The store will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day.
Lola’s to open new store in South Kensington
The brand will give away 250 tiny cupcakes on 7 February to celebrate its launch.
Hero Brands on track to achieve £2.5m EBITDA in 2024
Its F&B portfolio brand GDK also delivered £163.7m system-wide sales.
Restaurants' at-home sales up 6.2% in November 2024
This is due to Halloween weekend celebrations and schools’ half-term holidays.
Social Media Wrap: Caffe Nero expands winter menu; Yo! Sushi adds new ramen flavour; Byron Burgers launches January bottomless fries promo
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald’s UK features brand-new wrap in January menu
Its new Chicken Katsu One is available for just £1.99 on Wednesdays.
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