Operations
Caprinos Pizza targets 18 new UK locations
Caprinos Pizza targets 18 new UK locations
To date, the brand operates a total of 110 UK outlets.
Brunch & Cake expands to four new markets
The chain plans to open at least 20 new restaurants.
Boss Pizza to open 100 new outlets by 2028
This move is expected to create 1,500 jobs.
Deep Blue Restaurants closes nine sites
Funds from the sales are being used to refurbish its key Harry Ramsden’s sites.
Coqfighter expands UK delivery reach with 10 new sites
This is in partnership with the restaurant and tech platform Growth Kitchen.
Qatar sets legal framework for cloud kitchen operations
It aims to cut errors, speed up licensing, and support digital food business growth.
Pret A Manger unveils new shop format to boost regional expansion
The trial begins in June with openings in Broughty Ferry and Maidenhead.
Little Dessert Shop opens first dark kitchen in Preston
This comes amidst a rise in sales in the delivery and takeaway market.
Nautical Bowls 2.0 offers bigger dining areas
It seeks customer connections through new store designs and alfresco setups.
Korean fast food chain Lotteria eyes Philippines expansion
The group plans to open 30 restaurants in five years
Boba Bhai expands to RTD bubble teas, eyes 20% sales from new channels
The canned teas are now live on Blinkit and Zepto, with Instamart expected to follow.
Greggs removes self-service fridges in some stores
Sandwiches are now behind the counter.
Luckin Coffee, Brazilian agencies to launch ‘Brazil Coffee Culture Festival 2.0’
Additionally, they will also launch the “Brazilian Smallholder Coffee Farmer Support Program.”
Lone Star Rib House & Brews unveils first drive-thru at Hawthorn
To celebrate the launch, customers will receive a free coffee with any purchase from 20 May to 22 May.
KFC joins Deliveroo in new delivery partnership
KFC is now available on Deliveroo, reaching 924 stores nationwide by the end of May.
GDK, Hero Brands partners with True to support UK, international growth
Since its 2015 UK launch, GDK has expanded to over 145 UK and 170 global locations under Hero Brands.
McDonald’s goes menu-free across Saudi Arabia
It aims to prove that customers know the menu well enough to order without it.
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