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Sweet potato chips, plant-based nuggets amongst items in Oliver’s new kids menu
Sweet potato chips, plant-based nuggets amongst items in Oliver’s new kids menu
The menu was designed by the chain’s own accredited dietician.
Just Eat Takeaway board ‘torpedoed’ share price by providing misleading outlook before Grubhub takeover, activist shareholder says
Investors should vote to fire the board, Cat Rock Capital said.
Muffin Break opens store at Hervey Bay
The outlet will be giving away free coffee on May 3 to celebrate the opening.
Guzman y Gomez to open restaurant in Burnside
The latest opening will be followed by three additional drive-thru restaurants set to open before the end of their financial year.
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Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Starbucks Korea to start electric vehicle operations in Seoul
The chain plans to roll out the initiative nationwide.
Grab is testing food delivery with a self-driving car
The Island A.H.B.O.I. vehicle is also designed to be weather-proof and features built-in food warming and cooling technology.
Families with kids already saving to spend for Christmas: IGD
60% of shoppers agree that a rise in costs would “seriously” affect how much they spend on special occasions this year.
German Doner Kebab launches “2.0” grab-and-go menu
Items are priced at £5 or less.
Tim Hortons aiming to double UK estate by end-2023
It is set to open its first restaurant in London later this year.
Restaurant, pub like-for-like sales up 4% in March but inflation still holding growth down
London sales are flat whilst sales rise 6% beyond the M25.
Subway taps TikTok star as ‘crisp sandwich sommelier’
The chain looks to “educate customers on the art of creating the perfect crisp sarnie.”
Delivery, takeaway sales slip YoY as more customers opt for out-of-home eating
The focus for operators is turning repeat customers into loyal advocates, an analyst said.
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Horsham
The venue is also one of the first high street outlets to benefit from their updated branding.
Grill’d launches $5 HFC burger deal for loyalty programme members
The promotion lasts until May 8.
Hungry Jack’s UNO promotion returns with $140m in prizes
Prizes include Suzuki cars and motorcycles and free fuel for a year with Shell.
Jollibee CFO Ysmael Baysa to retire on April 30
He will be succeeded by Richard Chong Woo Shin.
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