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KFC reports pre-tax profit growth to £186.1 million for YE17
KFC reports pre-tax profit growth to £186.1 million for YE17
Its sales in the UK also increased to £423 million from £412.8 million the previous year.
Treasury officials eye extension of ‘latte levy' to soft drinks and shakes
Fast food giants are said to be the most affected if the tax pushes through.
Consultation on calorie labelling when dining out launched
The activity is part of the government’s plan to halve childhood obesity by 2030.
Gaucho Group bought out of administration
The move could save 16 restaurants and 750 jobs.
UKHospitality warns against mandatory calorie labelling
The statement follows after the government announced that they will hold a consultation on requiring calorie labelling from businesses.
Pret A Manger reports 13.2% revenue growth for YE 2017
Like-for-like sales also went up to 3.2%.
PizzaExpress reports £35.1 million in half-year earnings
Industry cost pressures and turbulent weather conditions reportedly affected the pizza chain’s financial performance. PizzaExpress’ earnings before...
Possibility of CVA moves closer for Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Rising costs still continues to damage restaurants in high streets.
Starbucks franchisee 23.5 Degrees receives £3.6 million follow-on funding from Connection Capital
The coffee chain’s franchised business partner aims to have 150 stores by 2023.
Coca-Cola to acquire Costa Coffee for £3.9 billion
An analyst says the beverage giant's acquisition of Costa Coffee provides a route into the lucrative China market.
The Hummingbird Bakery closes its store in Guildford
The store was the first one they opened outside of London. The Hummingbird Bakery has announced the closure of its outlet located in Guildford...
Chopstix Group receives £2 million debt facility from Metrobank
This will be the restaurant’s second funding package from Metrobank following the acquisition of the Yangtze brand. The Chopstix Group has acquired a...
KFC takes down poster ad shown near school
The UK’s advertising watchdog says the brand violated the CAP Code.
Wagamama posts 7.4% like-for-like sales growth
The Japanese restaurant chain had launched new stores across the globe over the financial year.
Domino's Pizza Group reports 5.9% rise in like-for-like sales for first half of 2018
The group's system sales were up by 12.8%.
Deliveroo proposes new charter for riders "without the risk" of affecting self-employment status
The call comes amid litigations on their workers' rights.
Just Eat revenue up by 45% in first half of the year
The food delivery group looks to raise their investments to expand across the globe.
