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Insomia Cookies hires ex-Deliveroo director for UK launch
Insomia Cookies hires ex-Deliveroo director for UK launch
Ben Lacey joins the company as its managing director.
Laxman Narasimhan takes Starbucks’ helm
Founder and now former CEO Howard Schultz will retire early.
WSH acquires hospitality operator Meyers
The Danish operator owns several restaurants and bakeries.
Chopstix gobbles up competitor Chozen Noodle
A total of 27 sites will be acquired by the Asian QSR group.
Frankie & Benny's owner to shut down 35 restaurants
Only Wagamama will not see any restaurants close.
El Mexicana bought by previous owners in pre-packed deal
The new deal also saved 92 jobs.
Hospitality group urges government to intervene on energy cost pressures
48% of the business sector is contending with high energy bills.
Starbucks to bolster Britain business with 100 new stores
The coffee chain is also planning to invest £30m in the UK.
400 delivery staff votes to go on strike
This staff works for fast food restaurants such as KFC, Burger King and Pizza Hut.
Hospitality group urges government to investigate soaring energy prices
The group fears that energy suppliers may be quoting far above wholesale retail prices.
Bakery chain Greggs wins business interruption insurance case against Zurich
The insurer initially contended that the bakery chain could only claim for a single BI instance.
Caffè Nero and Waitrose brew partnership
The partnership brings a range of new benefits for myWaitrose members.
Pret A Manger says it will support inquest into customer’s death
Celia Marsh died in 2017 after suffering from an allergic reaction.
Pret A Manger swings back to profitability as chain gets boost beyond city centres
May saw revenue across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time.
Just Eat Takeaway bosses readying for multi-billion dollar writedown on Grubhub sale — report
It announced last month that it is actively working with advisers to find a strategic partner for a partial or full sale of Grubhub.
Tortilla gobbles Mexican chain Chilango for £2.75m
The listed group described Chilango as a “highly complementary brand.”
Greggs sales lagging in city centre locations as more Brits shift to WFH
The bakery chain reported a 27% rise in UK sales.
