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Jollibee acquiring local brands to “capture the locals”: analyst
Jollibee acquiring local brands to “capture the locals”: analyst
The largest Philippine fast food chain enlarged its portfolio by acquiring brands such as Smashburger and Tortas Frontera.
Three Joes raises 90% of £400,000 crowdfunding goal
The pizza chain will use the funds to open three more sites.
PizzaExpress' £1 billion debt brings up talks as the next possible high street casualty: report
£650 million of the debt is due for repayment in the next three years.
Wagamama wins trademark dispute against instant noodle brand Wakayama
The instant noodle brand was prevented from registering their products due to alleged similarities in look and branding style.
‘Natasha's Law' to require food chains to put allergen warnings
The proposed law was formed after the death of a teenage girl due to an allergic reaction.
Parent company of Rosa's Thai Cafe reports turnover growth of £11.8 million for FY18
The company aims to increase the performance of their existing outlets as well as opening five to eight new ones each year.
Patisserie Holdings CFO admits supplier payment issues
Nick Perrin revealed that the injected funds were used to address these issues.
Greggs reports 7.2% sales growth for FY18
The bakery chain eyes 90 to 100 new store openings in 2019.
Tossed sees turnover fall 6.8% to £9.3 million in FY18
The company expects the figure to increase in the next financial year after acquiring Vital Ingredient last March.
Coca-Cola completes acquisition of Costa Coffee
The news comes after the beverage company gained the approval of the sale in the European Union and China.
Patisserie Valerie's parent company to replace auditor
This comes whilst Grant Thornton UK’s audit of Patisserie’s financial statements for 2015-2017 is being investigated by Britain’s accounting watchdog...
Gourmet Burger Kitchen Makes Progress as 14 out of the 17 stores slated for closure have shuttered
GBK's South African owner, Famous Brands, has announced it has now closed 14 of the 17 stores scheduled for closure under the terms of the recently...
Carluccio's receives £10 million cash injection from parent company for brand reboot
The chain aims to improve their store design, food, service and website.
UK Hospitality says government's new migration proposal will harm economy
The trade body believes that this will not benefit UK businesses.
Detox Kitchen reaches £550,000 funding target
The funds will be used for initiatives such as expanding kitchen capacity and investing in a tech platform for delivery.
Just Eat, Deliveroo and McDonald's in talks with Transport for London against junk food ad ban: report
Some of these companies are said to be thinking about taking legal action.
Operator of Franco Manca and The Real Greek reports 20% revenue growth for HY19
The company’s growth is said to be driven by new openings and adding vegan and gluten-free options.
