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Limited to no meat intake for nearly half of Brits: study
Limited to no meat intake for nearly half of Brits: study
Meat reduction has returned to around the level seen in 2019 following a dip in 2020, Mintel said.
Saint Espresso launches store at London’s Angel Central shopping centre
The chain boasts coffee that is sourced ethically and transparently from small producers across the world.
Fourth-quarter openings deliver positive signs for hospitality as Plan B restrictions set to end
Licensed premises recorded a 1.6% net increase in the last three months.
Social Media Wrap Up: TGI Fridays’ first QSR format; Pizza Hut Restaurants’ vegan pizza giveaway; Tim Hortons offers Canada getaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Choppaluna to open restaurant in Scotland’s Glasgow City Centre
The brand previously revealed it will open ten sites this year.
Five potential shopping trends in 2022
IGD also analysed how Omicron shook up Christmas shopping.
Heinz teams up with fried chicken chain Absurd Bird to create vegan burger
The burger is available until 31 January in Absurd Bird sites.
Pizza Pilgrims eyes first Brighton location
The company operates 18 restaurants in the UK.
Bill Granger to open fifth Granger & Co restaurant in London
This will be the fifth London site for the Australian chef.
Papa John’s promotes Anne Fischer to chief marketing and digital officer
She joined Papa John’s in 2015 as senior director for digital marketing and most recently served as senior vice president for customer experience.
Just Eat Takeaway orders past 1 billion in 2021
274 million orders were processed in the fourth quarter of last year.
Caffè Nero group completes debt refinancing
This effectively ends a takeover bid from the Issa brothers' EG Group.
Pret A Manger to increase pay this April
The company will invest over £9.2 million to raise hourly rates amidst sector-wide labour shortages.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Hut’s vegan flatbreads; Tim Hortons continues drive-thru openings; Costa’s reusable cups range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
LEON ramps up expansion goals, eyes 50 new sites this year
The move is expected to create 1,000 jobs and 4,000 over the next three years.
Plant-based fish and chips, pepperoni pizza amongst items launched for Veganuary
Deliveroo, meanwhile, reported a 117% surge in plant-based ordering across the UK since Veganuary 2021.
Island Poke starts year with two restaurant openings in London
It also has plans to grow in Edinburgh in the next few years.
