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Pret A Manger, Burger King offer food to Afghan refugees arriving in UK airports
Pret A Manger, Burger King offer food to Afghan refugees arriving in UK airports
Around 25,000 refugees are due to arrive in the UK from Afghanistan.
Tonkotsu to open restaurant at Kentish Town
The chain will be giving away 30 £50 Noodle Notes to spend at the grand opening.
Shawarma bar concept Shawa to open in West London
The concept aims to “change the perception” of the food type.
Papa John’s announces three new store openings
The chain continues its multi-unit franchisee strategy.
Papa John’s announced new store openings in Totton in Hampshire, Southsea in Essex and a further outlet in Southampton.
Taco Bell to open first Wales drive-thru
The drive-thru site will also be the brand’s fifth restaurant in Wales.
LEON’s Nick Ayerst steps down as managing director
The chain’s director of growth and culture, Glenn Edwards, will be his successor.
More chains report shortages as supply crisis deepens
Logistics UK, which represents freight firms, and the British Retail Consortium, said a shortfall of some 90,000 HGV drivers was the root of the problem.
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Libertine rolls out custom-made food truck
The truck was inspired by the film ‘Chef’.
Tim Hortons secures trio of drive-thru locations
The chain has been open in wanting more sites with the channel.
Delivery, takeaway sales stabilising despite on-premise dining’s comeback
Delivery has maintained its 20.5% share month-on-month.
Marugame Udon to open sophomore UK site at London’s The O2
The 4,500 sq ft restaurant spans over two floors will feature 150 covers.
Millie’s Cookies opens online factory at Prestwick Airport
A new click and collect service was also launched.
The Avocado Show set to open new London restaurant in September
The concept was founded in 2017 by Ron Simpson and Julien Zaal.
Inflation “steady” as food and drink supply disruptions hit reopening: analysts
CGA and Prestige’s Foodservice Price Index predicts more price increases in the months ahead.
Taco Bell opens restaurant in Kirkby
This is the chain’s 67th UK store.
