UK

Hospitality food costs up 40% due to supply chain disruptions

The rising prices impact hospitality operators’ profits and bills.

GDK names new chief marketing officer

Thorsk Westphal will help in the company’s growth plans.

Food service inflation hits double digits for the fourth consecutive month in May

All food and drink categories posted year-on-year inflation in May 2022.

Island Poké brings pacific menu to Wimbledon this July

It will debut in the Wimbledon neighbourhood at the end of July 2022.

Chopstix Noodle Bar’s store in Canary Wharf generates outstanding sales

The restaurant catered to locals, travellers, and office workers.

João Noronha Lopes is Crêpeaffaire’s new non-executive chairman

He has experience in senior roles at hospitality sectors for 20 years.

I am Döner inks multi-site franchise deal to expand in UK

It will take the brand to Merseyside and the Isle of Man.

SSP eyes ‘pricing initiatives’ as inflation to persist in 2023

The group’s revenue averaged 72% of 2019 levels in a nine-month period.

Just Eat, Amazon ink commercial deal to expand Grubhub membership

Amazon Prime members can sign up for free and one-year Grubhub membership.

Just Eat sets up £1m cash aid to support small businesses during high inflation

The package is available for eligible UK independent restaurant partners.

Former Just Eat’s Jamieson joins Domino’s Pizza as CFO

His appointment will take effect in October 2022.

Nearly 100 businesses to benefit from Pizza Hut, Hatch’s new grant scheme

It will start 97 new businesses and reach 1,000 entrepreneurs in the UK by 2025.

Hero Brands to open F&B stores in over 200 locations in 2022

This raises its total footprint to 400 by the end of 2022. 

Shake Shack, Fly By Jing serve Sichuan-inspired Chilli Crisp menu in UK

It will be available in all UK shacks from 20 July to 30 September.