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Byron to open new restaurant after five years
Byron to open new restaurant after five years
The chain’s upcoming store will be in the London Designer Outlet in Wembley.
Pret A Manger to pilot new shops in Tesco stores
This follows the launch of its first supermarket range.
Carluccio’s, Sainsbury’s team up to test three new in-store concepts
The companies will start with a coffee shop in Sainsbury’s St Albans superstore this June.
Appetite for delivery-only kitchens expected to grow as indoor dining reopens
PKL Delivery Kitchens global head Charlie Farr explains how delivery kitchens may inform chains’ bricks and mortar strategies.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s raises hourly wages; Wendy’s bets on nontraditional locations; Chick-fil-A gets into virtual kitchen game
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Papa John’s bitcoin giveaway; Subway taps Kurupt FM for miniseries; Pizza Express’ sports bundle
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Triple Two Coffee expecting 40 UK sites by end-2021, exploring Ireland debut
The chain is currently opening a store almost every week, its managing director said.
Nando’s reveals post-lockdown menu
The chain added more plant-based options for customers.
Greggs expects return to pre-pandemic profits
It opened 34 shops in the first 18 weeks of 2021.
Pizza Hut Delivery names Kairos Media as agency of record
Both companies will team up to execute a gaming and esports-related strategy.
Wendy's planning to have up to 400 new restaurants as it plots UK return
It confirmed it will open its first store in Reading next month.
Pret A Manger found not guilty in sandwich allergy trial
It was alleged that a staff member failed to check the store's allergen guide, and wrongly informed a customer that it did not contain sesame.
Papa John’s to open nine new stores in North West of England
The chain now has more than 450 stores across the UK.
Spend in restaurants, pubs soar 215% during high street reopening
Restaurants in particular benefited from a boom in bookings.
Rudy’s to make London debut this spring
It has other pizzerias in Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham.
Byron owner acquires Mother Clucker chain
The brand specialises in tea brined, buttermilk soaked, twice battered fried chicken.
Island Poke gets first UK franchise partners
The development plans will initially focus on London.
