Food Services

McDonald's paper straw rollout to start in September

McDonald's paper straw rollout to start in September

This is part of the global brand’s goal to source 100% of guest packaging from renewable, recycled, or certified sources by 2025. More than a...

Pret launches its first reusable cup

The cup is made from light-weight sustainable bamboo fibre.

Burger King announces plastic straw phase-out plan

This is part of their long-term plastic waste reduction initiative. Burger King UK announced a series of new commitments to reduce plastic waste by...

Deliveroo launches new ‘Marketplace+' service

This initiative allows restaurants with existing delivery services to join the online delivery platform. For the first time, restaurants who make...

Costa Coffee releases limited-edition rainbow-coloured cups

The limited-edition cups are launched ahead of Pride marches across the country. Celebrating the LGBT community, Costa Coffee has unveiled its first...

Nando's announces takeaway and delivery pre-ordering service

Nando’s customers can now book their orders a day in advance.

Deliveroo announces new POS integration system

The delivery company expects the move to save restaurants millions of pounds. Aiming to assist restaurants in streamlining their order processes...

Pret A Manger conducts nationwide rollout of reusable bottles

Their plastic use reduction initiative is done in partnership with Chilly’s. After trialing in select sites, Pret A Manger’s reusable bottle...

Weekly Global News Wrap: Wendy's new tomato supply initiative, A&W's U.S. expansion, first IHOP-Applebee's combo set to open

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Carpigiani Group gets McDonald's Global Reliability Award

The ice cream equipment company was previously lauded by the global food giant in 2015. McDonald’s has given its Global Reliability Award to the...

Just Eat launches business mentoring initiative for independent restaurants

The company will team up with entrepreneur Sarah Willingham for the programme.

Pret A Manger to open its first shop in Germany

The sandwich brand’s will open its doors at Berlin Central Station later this year.

Patisserie Holdings' gross profit soared 8.7% to £47.1m in Q1

It also reported an EBITDA of £13.6m, up by 11.6% and an EBITDA margin of 22.5%.

McDonald's announces its English breakfast muffins may now contain traces of nuts

It has placed signposts in front counters, self-order screens, drive-thru, click & collect, and McDelivery app.

Sourfire Limited seeks £500,000 equity fund

The loan is driven to fund the roll out of its artisan pizza format from its existing Winchester base to three additional sites in South London.