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London-based Fireaway expects to have 100 branches by end of 2021
London-based Fireaway expects to have 100 branches by end of 2021
The company is also growing its roster of master franchise partners.
Costa Coffee gives 5% pay rise to 14,500 staff
The coffee chain is also recruiting 2,000 more workers.
Restaurants, pubs see sales above pre-COVID-19 levels in August
Consumer confidence is building despite COVID continuing to take a toll on trading.
Itsu appoints Neil Miller as new chief customer officer
The newly created role sees Miller lead the development and strategy of the brand’s customer proposition, marketing, digital transformation and management.
Pret boss ‘optimistic’ as chain reports 15% sales to near pre-pandemic levels
The company also saw a “significant step up” at their airport shops after travel restrictions for vaccinated passengers were eased.
Franco Manca owner sees sales uptick as as diners return
But sales in London West End restaurants, however, are still below pre-pandemic levels.
Creams Cafe reaches 100-store milestone
The three new sites are located in Marble Arch, King’s Cross and Royal Wharf.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King’s celebrity meals campaign; Chipotle rethinks relationships with digital influencers; Taco Bell’s hot sauce packet recycling programme
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's plant-based burger arrives in the UK; Pret's autumn menu; Itsu's Christmas gyoza returns
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Jollibee’s UK expansion on track despite COVID slowdown
The chain already has seven stores in the country, six of which were opened amidst the pandemic.
Papa John’s set to open 500th UK store
To celebrate the milestone, the chain is selling a limited-edition “hyper realistic” pizza cake.
LEON to open restaurant at Kings Road
Plant-based dish innovations and exclusive new menu developments and collaborations will also be unveiled at the store.
Costa Coffee tapos Gordon Ramsay lookalike to test new vegan bap
In April, the celebrity chef refuted the original breakfast Bacon Bap in a viral video seen on his official TikTok account.
Concerns around rising inflation increasing: IGD
However, confidence among younger shoppers has increased for the first time since April 2021.
Wagamama warns of price hikes as it faces recruitment struggles
CEO Thomas Heier also revealed plans to expand the 147-strong UK chain.
Choppaluna ranked first in TripAdvisor’s ‘quick, healthy’ bites category
The salad chain first launched its restaurant in Bloomsbury London last year.
Island Poké to open four new London restaurants
It plans to have 23 more restaurants over the next five years.