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Food-to-go market up by £2.5 billion since mid-2015, report says

The NPD Group says foodservice operators can make money from Britons’ “voracious appetite” for eating on the go.

EXCLUSIVE: ICHIBUNS brands their buns with readable QR code

See how the Japanese chain aims to “make the wallet industry more exciting and dynamic.”

EXCLUSIVE: Uber Eats on Leveraging their Platform to Boost Restaurant Sales

Find out they plan to create more revenue opportunities for their restaurant partners. 

EXCLUSIVE: Din Tai Fung on why now is the right time to enter the UK market

Learn more about their upcoming London debut and whether their menu will change for the UK market.

Reservations only: McDonald's trials luxury restaurant concept with gourmet-style burger range

The fast food giant is also exploring the possibility of rolling out the premium concept restaurant for special occasions.

EXCLUSIVE: Uber Eats on Industry Dynamics and How Restaurants Can Use Technology to Drive Sales

Find out more about their perspective on the status of food delivery in the UK.

Chipotle goes vegan, launches new braised tofu

The new protein option is now available at all their restaurants in the UK.

EXCLUSIVE: Jollibee says UK a ‘key market' for its global growth

The Philippines’ largest fast food chain believes its products have a universal appeal.

EXCLUSIVE: The value of a great social experience in fast food, according to Taco Bell

Taco Bell’s general manager for Europe Jorge Torres also shares his perspective on getting the right franchisees.

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.

Top vegan trends operators should know about

Once tagged as ‘boring’, veganism has since become a necessary staple in foodservice. Cruelty-free meat alternatives, healthy fat foods and edible flowers are some of the vegan-friendly trends that customers should reportedly expect to “see anywhere”, according to Infiniti Research.

Latest Research on Out of Home Market Makes for Difficult Reading

The NPD Group says this pattern of decline was last seen at the start of Britain’s 2007/2008 recession.

EXCLUSIVE: Taco Bell begins big European push, looks to format and delivery to give them the edge

Brand executives claim it will be a “huge opportunity” to drive consumer growth in the region. Looking to capitalise on the success of other Yum! brands in Europe, Taco Bell is looking to continue their aggressive expansion plans for the region by utilising food delivery for their tech-savvy customer base. “I think it’s a global trend in Europe. That is a major focus and I think we can do it. We can offer something that nobody else is doing – the made to order ability that we have and how we combine unique experiences and innovative products,” Taco Bell’s new general manager for Europe Jorge Torres said in an exclusive interview with QSR Media.

EXCLUSIVE: Crussh on the huge opportunity their Sodexo Partnership presents

The landmark deal will see the brand expand to at least 35 new sites over the next 5 years.

EXCLUSIVE: Pizza Hut Delivery discuss their fast casual revamp

The global pizza brand targets to open nine stores of this kind in 2018.

Harry Ramsden celebrates its 90th year with the launch of new offerings

The new range still firmly focused on fish - the produce most closely associated with the brand.