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EXCLUSIVE: Costa Coffee eyes bigger share of growing flexitarian population with new milk choices
The coffee chain also mentioned that they decreased the calorie content of their drinks.

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Festive trading fuels LFL sales of pubs and restaurants by 4.1%, study says
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17 hours ago
Weather conditions and an extended holiday period boosted the pubs’ and restaurants’ sales.
New sausage concept X-Upper to launch on Upper Street next month
New concepts
18 hours ago
The new restaurant will feature 513 kinds of gourmet sausages found across Europe.
UK coffee shop market sees turnover growth of 7.9% in 2018, study says
Research
19 hours ago
The economic turbulence caused by Brexit, however, remains a key concern this year.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Burger King offers new burger in exchange of McDonald's MacCoins; Chick-fil-A trials more spicy items; MOD Pizza appoints new CMO
EXCLUSIVE | International
3 days ago
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: LEON launches sustainability campaign; Subway to give away bonus SubCard points; Pret A Manger's new Matcha Latte
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3 days ago
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
SSP Group reports 7.6% revenue growth in Q1
Legal
3 days ago
The increase in sales was boosted by the acquisition of Stockheim.
Boojum unveils new Poco Pots range
Menu Innovations
3 days ago
The Mexican burrito bar chain said that this is part of their strategy to expand their menu offerings.
57% of Londoners eating more vegetarian and vegan food since start of 2019: survey
Research
3 days ago
Most of respondents aged under 35 years old boosted the results.
Patisserie Holdings in talks to extend standstill of bank facilities
Legal
4 days ago
Latest findings by company accountants reveal a “very significant manipulation” of their balance sheet.
Pho unveils new menu offerings under 500 calories
Menu Innovations
6 days ago
Some of the Vietnamese chain’s new menu items are vegan, gluten-free and high-protein.

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Korean takeaway concept Unimini set to debut in Central London
18 hours ago
The new brand was created by the team who also founded another Korean restaurant.
My Coffee & Deli Bar expands store space
4 weeks ago
They also announced the launch of the online ordering service Gino2Go.
Purezza's vegan pizza bags National Pizza of the Year award
13 weeks ago
Other finalists of the event include the Pizza Montanara from Bella Italia and the Blanco Poulet pizza from Baked in Brick.
Chain restaurant operator AmRest raises around £61 million in capital
13 weeks ago
The company’s biggest shareholders are Finaccess and Gosha Holdings.
Starbucks, Burger King among brands to open in Brussels South Charleroi Airport
14 weeks ago
These stores will be located both in the landside and airside of the airport.
Pret A Manger investigates second allergy death
14 weeks ago
The news followed after a teenage girl had died from eating a baguette.
Itsu reports group sales growth of £105.6 million for FY17
14 weeks ago
Product launches, new customer acquisition and annualisation are some of is growth drivers.
Wagamama ends Q1 with turnover increase of £97.4 million
14 weeks ago
The chain has opened more stores in the UK, Oslo, Milan, UAE and Qatar during the period.
Food-to-go sector predicted to rise to £22.8 billion by 2023, IGD says
14 weeks ago
The said sector is said to grow twice the rate of the overall grocery retail.
New pan-global food concept to debut in Soho
16 weeks ago
The site is the location of the relocating chicken restaurant Billy and the Chicks.

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EXCLUSIVE: Taco Bell's London comeback, and how they plan to expand their UK footprint
International president Liz Williams says the Mexican fast food chain is primed for significant growth opportunities in the city.
by Kevin Santos
6 Nov 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Gloria Jean's Coffees wants to disrupt the UK specialty coffee market
Find out why Retail Food Group thinks the country is a ‘perfect fit' for the brand's revamp.
by Staff Reporter
2 Jul 2018

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