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Fridays names Julie McEwan as chief operating officer
McEwan held leadership roles in Whitbread and Las Iguanas.
Caffè Nero now trading at 90% of pre-pandemic levels, founder says
The first-half of FY22 also saw Caffè Nero experiencing sales increases in its new distribution channels.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Fast food giants worried over Russia-Ukraine conflict; Another Starbucks cafe unionizes; Denny’s taps TikTok creators to promote new menu
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Tealive eyes 30 Philippine stores by end-2022
The chain recently opened its first outlet in Manila.
ST Group gets majority control of Papparich Australia
The group has increased its equity interest in PAPL to 90%.
Domino’s half-year profit down, eyes delivery growth to counter labour pressures
The company expects to reach $4 billion in global food sales this year.
Retail Food Group’s first-half profit up 31.4%
The group saw higher average spend and its international business bouncing back.
KFC eyes 300 restaurant openings in UK and Ireland by 2027
The fast food giant aims to establish 50 new locations across the two markets this year.
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.
Subway’s EMEA business inks master franchise deal in Kuwait
The chain continues its string of new agreements as it grows its global footprint.
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.
Soul Burger set to open first ‘Express’ store in Parramatta
It recently reopened its Newtown outlet as a ‘Bar and Dine’ restaurant.
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