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UK 2023: Year in Review
UK 2023: Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.
Social Media Wrap: Leon's mystery gift contest; Frankie & Benny's give back campaign; Nando's retail sauces gift box
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Weekly Global Wrap: Chipotle invests in more robots; Whataburger cooks up new wings menu; Taco Bell to challenge beverage players
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2023: Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the Australian multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.
Lone Star Rib House and Brews 5th SA restaurant
The brand currently has 12 restaurants.
Gong cha eyes ‘untapped’ Central America market
The brand recently signed two new master franchisees.
Tim Hortons to open 150 outlets in South Korea
The brand plans to open them in five years.
Hospitality sector sales climb 4% in November
Sales in bars however went down by 6.9%.
Oliver’s open new restaurants in Pheasants Nest
The new restaurants are located on Hume Highway.
Shake Shack CEO announces retirement
Randy Garutti will transition to an advisory role.
Coco di Mama owner to offload the business—report
Azzurri Group is reportedly talking with investment bankers for an auction.
Bakeries and coffee shops thrive as employees return to the office
Foot traffic in the UK's fast-food business rose by 1%.
Chinese tea brand Heytea announces US entry
The brand has over 3,000 outlets in China.
Self-awareness as a key ingredient in QSR success
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Benito’s to open first franchise unit in London Luton Airport
The brand will open in mid-December 2023.
Fast-casual dessert restaurant Caffe Cream eyes UK expansion
The chain aims to take a slice of the £3.9b dessert market.
Subway releases mini film for ‘Cookiemas’ campaign
The campaign was delivered by Subway ANZ’s integrated agency collective ‘Team Fresh’.
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