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Wagamama to fully reopen five London restaurants as customers go back to offices
Wagamama to fully reopen five London restaurants as customers go back to offices
The chain said the reopening demonstrates their “confidence after the lockdowns and the need to meet demand for their iconic dishes.”
Off-premise sales boost DP Eurasia’s FY21 performance
Whilst there has been an increase in daily new COVID-19 cases since December, the company said it is subject to any material operational constraints.
New Zealand’s Restaurant Brands sees sales exceed $1bn
Its California business played a significant role in the company’s performance.
Burger King set to reach 150 restaurants in Japan
The brand expects to increase the number of stores in Japan to 200 in 2023.
Honest Burgers opens store with entirely plant-based menu
The “V Honest” concept offers four recipes using a plant burger and two using faux-chicken.
Deliveroo reports 36% rise in Q4 gross transaction value
This is despite a difficult yearly comparison when new lockdown restrictions were coming into force.
Fourth-quarter openings deliver positive signs for hospitality as Plan B restrictions set to end
Licensed premises recorded a 1.6% net increase in the last three months.
Guzman y Gomez to open 20th VIC restaurant
This follows a recent hiring spree where they offered over 4,000 jobs.
Popeyes makes India debut with Bangalore restaurant
The outlet’s menu in India features the chain’s signature chicken sandwich but also includes some Indian-inspired innovations.
Starbucks China ties up with Meituan to widen delivery, offer private cafe bookings
More than 60 stores in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chengdu now offer this ‘1971 Salon’ reservation service, with plans to expand.
Choppaluna to open restaurant in Scotland’s Glasgow City Centre
The brand previously revealed it will open ten sites this year.
Bill Granger to open fifth Granger & Co restaurant in London
This will be the fifth London site for the Australian chef.
Pret A Manger to increase pay this April
The company will invest over £9.2 million to raise hourly rates amidst sector-wide labour shortages.
Subway sees climb in cookie sales
The sandwich chain sold almost 357,900 additional cookies in 2021 compared to 2020.
Ingredient swaps, shorter hours: how chains are coping with Omicron-induced disruptions
Recent Google data showed user mobility in VIC, NSW and ACT declining the most in the last six weeks to 10 January.
McDonald's Taiwan halts sales of hash browns due to supply chain issues
The fast food chain estimates that stocks will be replenished by late January.
Shake Shack to open ten additional stores in Malaysia by 2031
The chain now expects to have more than 45 Shake Shacks across Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia that year.
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