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UK chains roll out Christmas menus

New items include vegan paninis and flatbreads.

Papa John’s opens store in Evesham

It continues to seek multi-unit franchisees, including those who are interested in opening up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.

I am Döner launches chilli sauce

The new item contains habaneros and Carolina Reapers.

Shopper confidence falls anew in October

Consumers are increasingly focusing on saving money, IGD says.

KFC launches Princess Diana-inspired jumper

The sustainably-sourced item celebrates the release of the new film ‘Spencer’.

Yo! Sushi owner halts £750m stock market float: report

Snowfox Group is said to have retreated in the face of market volatility.

Mollie's Motel & Diner to open 100 sites over next decade

Ten locations have already been earmarked as part of the immediate expansion plan.

Popeyes to feature first vegan product as part of UK debut

All chicken served, meanwhile, will be fully-sourced from the UK.

Taco Bell set to open 75th UK restaurant in Thorne

The chain will give free churros with dulce de leche for the first 100 drive-thru customers.

Hero Brands promotes Jon Cullen to chief development and recruitment officer

Cullen is promoted to the role from his current position at German Doner Kebab where he is currently the group’s franchise recruitment and development director.

Wasabi founder Dong Hyun Kim to step away from executive role

Over the last year, he brought South Korean fried chicken brand Pelicana​​ and Japanese udon concept Kineya​​.

Greggs sues Swiss insurance company Zurich for £100m over COVID-related payout

The bakery giant claims that Zurich improperly capped the insurance payout at £2.5 million.

PizzaLuxe to open venues at Peterborough and Cambridge motorway services

The new openings follow a £1.5 million investment from Edition Capital​​ last year.