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Wagamama aims to combat post-pandemic isolation in new campaign
Wagamama aims to combat post-pandemic isolation in new campaign
The pan-Asian restaurant chain said it will trial the opening of study areas on its benches at 30 sites across England and Scotland.
YO! Sushi owner strengthens adviser line-up ahead of eyed £750m listing: report
Barclays and Peel Hunt have reportedly been hired to work on the potential listing of Snowfox Group.
Honest Burgers, Guinness team up for new burger
Guests at Honest Burgers restaurants will be able to purchase a pint of Guinness with their burger.
Burger King UK's £600m float stalls due to Ukraine conflict: report
Bridgepoint, the private equity owner of the chain’s UK operations, was reportedly planning to float before July.
Itsu, Gail’s opening outlets in Woking’s Victoria Place
The two brands were added to further diversify the offer in the town centre.
Just Eat to be available on Order with Google in UK
Consumers will be given the option to order food directly through Google, without having to visit the Just Eat app or website.
Papa John’s opens store in Leigh, Manchester
The chain now has over 500 stores across the UK.
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
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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.
Food and drink inflation surging, with more rises to come: analysts
Potential stability, however, is seen later 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.
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