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Zarraffa’s Coffee celebrates 30 years, eyes nationwide growth
Zarraffa’s Coffee celebrates 30 years, eyes nationwide growth
The chain aims to reach 200 locations by the 2032 Olympics.
Costa Coffee expands Edinburgh Airport site with £750k refit
The upgraded site now includes 60 additional seats.
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Pret A Manger partners with Roadchef to open new motorway stops
About 30 jobs are expected to be created across the three locations.
Weekly Global Wrap: Sonic overhauls drinks menu; KFC unveils pickle-themed menu; Chipotle rolls out a new sauce.
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Burger Singh secures $8.79m Series B to fuel franchise growth
This brings the brand's valuation to $55.7m (₹5.2b).
Joe & The Juice strengthens UK footprint with two new outlets
The new sites will open at the Bullring in Birmingham and the Oracle in Reading.
Eatphoria expands reach with virtual brand licensing programme
The programme helps operators broaden menus and drive growth.
SticksʹnʹSushi to open in Leeds’ Vicar Lane in early 2027
The restaurant is expected to create around 60 jobs.
LEON brings back Fish Finger Wrap to lead menu overhaul
The relaunch is part of the chain's new “Icon Dishes” series.
Chopstix brings new outlet to Colchester city centre
The new site will create 20 local jobs.
Operators told to invest in frontline teams to fix operational gaps
Even small communication gaps can multiply very quickly.
Guzman y Gomez unveils a new menu under $4
It’s designed for cheeseburger lovers and taco fans.
Acai Bros expands line-up with Peaches & Cream collaboration
The drink is available for a limited time across its 11 outlets nationwide.
Tortilla reunites with Deliveroo after 2-year snub
The group has adopted a multi-aggregator strategy along with Just Eat and Uber Eats.
Starbucks Vietnam opens Asia's highest café on Fansipan Mountain
To mark the opening, the chain is offering a limited-time Cloud Macchiato series.
McDonald’s brings Grimace Shake, exclusive merch to Singapore
The launch also brings back Creamy Mushroom Burgers and Star Potato.
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