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Further rise in footfall seen as restrictions ease and indoor hospitality returns
Further rise in footfall seen as restrictions ease and indoor hospitality returns
London footfall has recovered most compared to other major cities.
Social Media Wrap Up: Costa Coffee’s chocolate muffin; Zia Lucia’s bespoke beer; Rudy’s 10,000 pizza giveaway
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Weekly Global News Wrap: KFC sees potential to triple in size; Chipotle to gamify mental health goals for staff; Popeyes debuts new chicken sandwich
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Luke Johnson launches bid to sell Gail's café chain: report
Risk Capital Partners has asked Nomura to review options for the chain that will include a sale process.
Taco Bell to open drive-thru restaurant in Aberdeen
The launch will mark the brand’s 60th UK restaurant opening.
Delivery, takeaway sales up fourfold in April from pre-COVID levels
CGA’s new Hospitality at Home Tracker suggests the market is set for more growth despite restrictions easing.
Pho to open Lincoln store this summer
This is the chain’s first restaurant opening since the pandemic started.
Tim Hortons to open first restaurant in the South West
Fifty jobs will be created as a result of the upcoming opening.
Costa Coffee to install EV chargers at up to 200 drive-thru sites
The move builds on the chain’s existing network of 176 EV charging points.
Island Poké launches first-ever kiosk at Camden Market
The chain has over ten outlets in the country so far.
Pret A Manger to pilot shops in Motor Fuel Group petrol stations
This follows its recent announcement that it will open four new Pret shops in Tesco stores.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Subway franchisees demand lower fees; Panera unveils newest restaurant design; Burger King enters U.S. chicken sandwich wars
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Wahaca’s summer specials revealed; Wimpy’s breakfast burger; LEON now selling Masala Spiced Hummus
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
DP Eurasia sales jump 48.7% during first four months of 2021
It particularly saw "unprecedented" demand in Turkey.
Restaurant, pub sales down by a quarter in April
Pubs are drawing on outside space to outperform restaurants.
Burger King launches first dark kitchen
The new site is understood to have the potential to reach around 400,000 customers.
Nando's on track to become carbon-neutral by November, chain says
The restaurant chain announced last year that it is striving to reach net-zero direct emissions by 2030.
