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UK restaurant, pub sales in October up 3% from pre-COVID levels despite mounting operational pressures
UK restaurant, pub sales in October up 3% from pre-COVID levels despite mounting operational pressures
Rolling 12-month sales, however, was down 4.5% for managed pubs, bars and restaurants.
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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.
Beefeater launches first BBQ sauce for retail
260ml bottles are priced at £2.99.
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.
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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.