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Wagamama set to introduce gender-neutral bathrooms

It will be introduced to up to 40% of the brand’s outlets nationwide.

Gaucho & M Restaurants CEO reaches out to Jamie Oliver's employees

The company is offering to fast track to final interview to all those whose jobs are at risk.

Pret launches five-point allergy plan

The new plan includes full ingredient labels, an allergy training programme for staff, and quarterly incident updates.

McDonald's urged to halt paper straw roll out

An online petition claims the straws "dissolve" in drinks.

Awards naming Nando's ‘Restaurant of the Year' faces backlash

National chains stole the show from independent restaurants.

Boston Tea Party sales plunge following single-use coffee cup ban

Sales of the independent coffee chain fell by around £250,000 since the ban.

Casual Dining Group holds training programme for refugees

The programme saw nine refugees spend three weeks training to work in the hospitality industry.

Healthy food-to-go concept Pollen + Grace smashes crowdfunding target

The business will use the funds to accelerate sales and marketing reach.

Starbucks offering to pay staff tuition fees

The incentive is available for UK employees at all grades.

Pret A Manger rolls out filtered water fountains across 250 UK outlets

The filtered water is available even for those who are not making a purchase.

Subway-backed NFL Flag Football programme expands

The initiative has already reached over 10,000 children across eight UK cities.

LEON partners with Veolia to pilot deposit-return scheme for plastic bottles, cans

A reverse vending machine unveiled in King’s Cross will accept used bottles and cans for recycling.

Grind surpasses crowdfunding target

They returned to Crowdcube to fund their next expansion stage.

McDonald's expresses support for The Great British Spring Clean

The fast food chain is calling on Brits to participate.