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Franco Manca owner mulls expansion as sales rebound
Franco Manca owner mulls expansion as sales rebound
It wants to open 10 new restaurants in this financial year in the UK.
Two-day Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo happening this November
Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo makes its much-anticipated return to London's ExCeL on 9th & 10th November, forming THE ultimate event to help you boost your profits, build your brand and grow your business.
Plant-based eatery Kojo to launch second site in Liverpool
The concept is launched by Nobu London Portman Square executive chef Michael Paul and nutritional therapist Alina Gromova-Jones.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Inspire Brands plans move into more non-traditional locations; McDonald’s closer to 100% sustainable fiber packaging; Chipotle testing meat-free chorizo
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Social Media Wrap Up: Pret A Manger’s bake-at-home croissants now available at Morrisons; TGI Fridays’ new burger range; Nando’s giving away tickets to Reading Festival
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Upstart café chain Saint Espresso to open second Islington location
This is the chain’s sixth overall site.
McDonald's Germany trials new packaging concept at 30 sites
The company says it will save around 70% of packaging material.
Gordon Ramsay’s first Bread Street Café to open this month
The Ealing opening is also part of a series of launches in recent months.
Over 7,000 licensed premises in limbo following ‘Freedom Day’: report
Managed restaurant, pub and bar groups are returning at a faster pace than independents.
Greggs pledges to use only Fairtrade chocolate in its products
The move is part of the company’s sustainability plan, dubbed the ‘Greggs Pledge’.
Rudy’s Pizza to open second Liverpool restaurant
The chain first entered Liverpool in 2018.
Pret A Manger draws up plans to open 100 new franchised shops
It also slated to open about 100 company-owned shops in the next three years.
Papa John's to open 50 UK locations in next four years
More than 170 locations across Latin America, Spain and Portugal are also planned.
Neat Burger to open Finsbury Park site
The chain was founded in 2019 by The Cream Group in collaboration with Lewis Hamilton.
Restaurant, pub sales in July just 6% down from pre-COVID-19 levels as staycations rise
Bars are also enjoying a ‘Freedom Day’ boost.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Wendy’s planning to open 700 ghost kitchens; Taco Bell’s new concept featuring four drive-thru lanes; Discovered ancient fast food joint in Pompeii now open to the public
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Dishoom’s Home Feast kits; El Mexicana heads to Swindon; Five Guys promotes sustainability with reusable straw giveaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
