UK

Slim Chickens to open restaurant in Covent Garden’s West End

The brand hopes to capitalise on the area’s “high” footfall.

Cost pressures to cap growth, Greggs CEO says

Roger Whiteside expects cost inflation of 6% to 7% for 2022.

Papa John’s seeks to mainstream NFTs with new giveaway

The move is part of the brand’s campaign to promote its new Cheddar range.

Boparan Restaurant Group trials service robots, eyes wider rollout if ‘successful’

Using artificial intelligence (AI), the robots can deliver hot chicken up to four miles per hour and can engage with guests through spoken conversation.

Just Eat tackles chip waste in new trial

The platform is also committing to enable restaurants to “easily” display portion sizes and calories on its menus.

Domino’s names Kirsty Pitcher as people director

Pitcher joins the pizza chain from Boots where she has been HR Director, Retail and Operations, across the UK and Ireland since 2018.

Costa Coffee, M&S Food team up for spring menu

The items are available in more than 2,500 stores and for click & collect.

Sainsbury’s to “transform” food offer with new BRG restaurants hubs, Starbucks outlets

30 food halls and 30 Starbucks cafes are slated to open in the first year, targeting 250 in total.

Key considerations in post-COVID pricing to be tackled at QSR Media UK Conference

Hear from Simon-Kucher and Partners’ Rosalind Hunter on June 28.

Three tips to future proof your QSR business through customer engagement

In a fiercely competitive market, customer engagement has always been a huge differentiator for quick-service restaurants (QSRs).

Wagamama aims to combat post-pandemic isolation in new campaign

The pan-Asian restaurant chain said it will trial the opening of study areas on its benches at 30 sites across England and Scotland.

YO! Sushi owner strengthens adviser line-up ahead of eyed £750m listing: report

Barclays and Peel Hunt have reportedly been hired to work on the potential listing of Snowfox Group.