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GDK to open Elephant & Castle and Cobham Services sites
GDK to open Elephant & Castle and Cobham Services sites
The two new openings are expected to create around 60 jobs.
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Chaiiwala opens new café at Staines’ Two River Retail Park
The new site is part of the chain’s plan to reach 500 global outlets within ten years.
6 days ago
Sandwich Sandwich to make international debut with first UAE store
The outlet is set to open in Q1 2026.
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Caffè Nero sales up 9% YoY to £166m in Q1
Like-for-like sales grew by 6%.
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B Bagel to open new London site on New Oxford Street
The expansion is part of the chain’s plan to reach 20 outlets by 2030.
Doughnut bakery chain Rodeo expands to Manchester
The new shop on Stevenson Square is due to open at the end of October.
Burger King UK unveils new deals, brings back ‘Kids Eat Free’ offer
All deals are available exclusively through the Burger King UK app.
Chaiiwala taps Ben Clayton as new COO
He will oversee franchise operations, focusing on performance, partner support, and profitability.
Costa Coffee expands with new Bishop Auckland drive-thru
The new outlet has created 15 jobs locally.
Badiani’s Pistachio Hot Chocolate returns
The chain has also updated its hot chocolate menu range.
PAUL, Future Dreams partner for Pink October
The bakery will donate £1 per macaron and 20% of Pink Fraisier Cake sales in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Shanghai’s Nonna Bakery enters UK with Holborn store
The bakery will serve Italian pastries and breads, including cornetti, cannoli, and focaccia.
Bread Ahead launches group tours at its Borough Market site
Each visitor also leaves with one of the chain’s well-known doughnuts.
wagamama rolls out new customisable kids’ bento box
The bento boxes have over 1,000 possible combinations.
Chocoberry expands in UK with Gen Z-Driven growth
It sold 16 franchises in the past 14 months.
Honest Burgers acquires 12 Gourmet Burger Kitchen sites
This brings the brand’s footprint to more than 50.
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