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Subway marks Azerbaijan market entry
Subway marks Azerbaijan market entry
The brand has signed more than 10 master franchise agreements across EMEA since 2021.
Wasabi £10 deal targets high street traffic
Bold flavours and Biang Biang noodles headline a strategic move to capture more spend from budget-conscious diners.
Costa Coffee overhauls 9 Wales shops by H1 2026.
Fresh pastries will be baked on-site daily following the New Street reopening.
Kudu expands global footprint following Sushi Sushi acquisition
The brand has officially launched its first international franchised restaurant.
TGI Fridays taps former UK managing director to lead global growth
Broad previously served as MD of TGI Fridays UK from 1997 to 2001.
Schnitz expands menu to desserts
The dessert range includes loaded cookies, skillets, brownies, and ice cream.
LEON updates January menu with seasonal additions
The chain will also reintroduce familiar dishes in revised form until April.
Pret launches half baguettes in winter menu update
Ten pence from every soup sale goes toward The Pret Foundation.
Woking opening signals IRO Sushi UK expansion
A new outlet in Tunbridge Wells is also scheduled to open this month.
Caffè Nero names Lysa Hardy as UK CEO
She will be overseeing the UK operations, reporting to Group CEO Gerry Ford.
Starbucks Korea taps FRIENDS nostalgia with limited-time menu
The promotion runs until 3 February.
Wasabi launches winter hot meal deal
Prices start at £8.95.
Jersey Mike’s plans 400 restaurants in the UK and Ireland
This marks its first European expansion.
Starbucks Korea’s tea sales amongst younger consumers up 20% YoY
Grapefruit Honey Black Tea leads demand as tea gains traction.
Eatphoria bags multi-million-pound TAN Food investment, expands UK footprint
The multi-brand QSR will open 12 restaurants by Q2 2026.
Boxx Brands opens third dual Cinnabon-Jesters store
The group plans to open up to five more this year.
Subway tests Smashed Falafel Sub in 300 UK stores
The limited trial offers the falafel sub alongside a six-piece Falafel Bites side.
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