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The Restaurant Group names Ken Hanna as new chairman
The Restaurant Group names Ken Hanna as new chairman
Hanna will take up the role from January 1.
Papa John’s introduces cashless tipping for staff amidst recruitment drive
This follows a trial over the past year in 20 of our stores across the UK
Nearly one in five Brits to eat veggie, vegan this Christmas: Deliveroo survey
The food delivery firm reported 105% growth in vegan orders year-on-year.
Social Media Wrap Up: Greggs reveals Festive Bake release date; PizzaExpress spotlights artists in new series; Pret’s Stills get new look
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
A&W reaches deal to pilot Pret A Manger products in Canada
If the pilot is successful, A&W will be granted the exclusive rights to expand the Pret brand across the country.
South Korean fried chicken chain Pelicana inks deal for second UK location
The restaurant will have a floor dedicated to takeaway transactions.
Shoryu Ramen restarts franchising plans
It is seeking franchisees interested in single or multi-unit operations immediately.
Papa John’s opens first restaurant in Perth, Scotland
The pizza franchise already has over 500 stores in the UK.
Black Sheep Coffee gets backing from NBA’s Kristaps Porzingis, eyes rapid UK growth
The chain’s rollout of outlets will see them reach nearly 100 UK sites by the end of summer 2022.
Pret A Manger enters self-service coffee scene with new ‘Express’ format
The chain, whose city centre outlets were hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions, describes the move as the next step in its ‘transformation” strategy.
Taco Bell to open restaurant in Castleford
This will be the brand’s 74th UK restaurant opening.
Social Media Wrap Up: Tim Hortons to open trio of outlets in Northern Ireland; Dishoom reaches new donation milestone; Cooplands, Maitre Choux unveil Halloween pastries
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
How can chains balance customer acquisition and managing reduced staff numbers?
Flipdish UK country manager Fionn Hart makes a case for digital interface solutions as an answer.
Domino’s Pizza planning to hire 8,000 delivery drivers in UK and Ireland
This marks the second hiring spree of the year for the company.
Labour, materials shortages driving up price inflation: report
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index predicts continued inflation over the remainder of 2021.
German Doner Kebab to open first Saudi Arabia restaurant in November
It is slated to have 100 restaurants over the next five years as part of a master franchise deal.
Neat Burger plans 30 new sites after getting $70m valuation
Regional expansion is also planned for 2022.
