UK

German Doner Kebab to open first Saudi Arabia restaurant in November

It is slated to have 100 restaurants over the next five years as part of a master franchise deal.

Caffè Nero aiming for “dozens” of new stores in next 12 months

Its founder says the chain’s on the road to recovery.

Creams expands into Egypt with first int’l franchising deal

The agreement will result in 22 stores in the country over the next five years.

Managed restaurants, pubs and bars grow 42% in September

The bounce back also marks a second successive month of year-on-year increases.

Island Poké opens outlet in London’s Richmond

Two new outlets are also set to open in Clapham and Notting Hill in early 2022.

Hospitality sector loses nearly 1,000 more sites since July

Cost, staff and supply pressures continue to mount.

Burger King UK getting ready for £600m London listing: report

The company is understood to be in advanced discussions with potential advisers.

Shopper confidence declines to lowest level in a year: IGD

21% of shoppers expect to focus more on saving money rather than quality next year.

Lewis Hamilton-backed Neat Burger launches fifth London site

The company is looking to open additional sites in Westfield Stratford, Canary Wharf, Bishopsgate​​, Kings Road, and Ealing.

CrepeAffaire eyes 50 new franchised units over next two to three years

The London-based company currently has 25 locations open in four countries in Europe and the Middle East.

Wagamama’s menu now 50% plant-based, company says

The company is urging guests to eat more plant-based items by offering a free vegan side until November.