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Just Eat agrees to merge with Takeaway.com in £8.2bn deal

The two companies previously snapped up smaller competitors.

Comptoir Group says trading in H1 2019 “in line with management expectations”

Its Board says it will continue to take a “cautious approach” in site selection.

Patisserie Valerie appoints administrators to probe Grant Thornton

KPMG cannot investigate Grant Thornton due to conflict of interest.

The Fulham Shore reports double-digit rise in revenue

Shares jumped more than 5% in early trading as a result.

Black Sheep Coffee buys rival chain Taylor St

The move comes a month after the business secured £13 million in funding.

SSP Group sees revenues grow by 10.3% in Q3

Like-for-like sales growth in the UK was in line with their expectations.

Spudulike asking landlords for rent cuts in rescue restructuring: report

The baked potato specialist wants to close at least four of its 31 outlets to keep afloat.

Competition watchdog orders halt to Amazon's deal with Deliveroo

The order was issued after the online retailer bought a stake in the food delivery company.

Five Guys reports £149.6m in UK sales

However, the chain’s UK and European businesses also posted widened losses due to their expansion in new markets.

Starbucks agrees to pay out £75k to girl not given tray to carry tea

The girl suffered burns on her arms at the time of the incident.

How to secure investment at a difficult time in hospitality

Gannons Solicitors founder Catherine Gannon offers her five top tips.

Starbucks says it paid £18.3m in tax last year

The company has faced years of criticism for the amount of tax it pays in the UK.

PizzaExpress posts £55.8m loss in 2018

The chain continues to battle with increased competition in the sector.

Boparan Holdings' profits up following turnaround plan

Growth was driven by its UK and EU Poultry businesses.