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Piccolo Me parent Fabe buys South Australian chain Bean Bar
Piccolo Me parent Fabe buys South Australian chain Bean Bar
This brings the total of 50 sites operated by the group.
Reborn Coffee plants flagship in Tencent’s new HQ in China
The store is expected to open after the Chinese New Year.
Eggslut cracks Manchester with Valentine’s Day opening
To mark the opening, a Manchester-only promotion will run until the end of February.
Chopstix enters France with first restaurant opening in Paris
The chain aims to open 50 restaurants in France within three years.
Esquires Coffee locks in 10-year UAE franchise deal
At least 50 outlets are planned during the term of the agreement.
Weekly Global Wrap: Papa Johns introduces pan pizza; Fatburger parent files for bankruptcy; Tim Hortons dismisses South Korea exit rumours
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Gong cha to bring Super Wu automation, kiosks to Japan and Korea
The automation system increases productivity during peak hours by 65%.
Five Guys expands voice AI partnership with SoundHoundAI
The system handles all orders, even at peak times, cutting missed orders and speeding service.
Starbucks pivots to all-day dining in the US as food revenue doubles
Food sales have spiked 100% over the last six years.
Costa Coffee unveils revamped Dunfermline East Port outlet
It has been redesigned with new interiors, furnishings, and layout.
Black Sheep Coffee bags Yorkshire development deal
The expansion will be led by current franchise partners.
Austrian coffee chain Coffeeshop Company enters India
It aims to expand to 100 outlets by 2029.
Red Rooster goes bold on social with Kill Boring Dead partnership
The first campaign is scheduled for release in the first quarter.
YO! launches Valentine’s menu alongside Sushi School sessions
The Valentine’s menu will be available from 10 to 15 February.
Restructuring wipes 34% of Prezzo Italia estate to save margins
The group is prioritising a simplified menu and forty site refurbishments to combat a gross profit margin that dipped below 40%.
Chipotle’s Chicken al Pastor is back in the UK
The dish is now available in a high-protein cup for the first time.
McDonald’s brings Tikka Chicken Wrap to UK menus
The wrap joins the Wrap of the Day deal on Wednesdays and Saturdays at £2.49.
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