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Hero Brands to open F&B stores in over 200 locations in 2022
Hero Brands to open F&B stores in over 200 locations in 2022
This raises its total footprint to 400 by the end of 2022.
Shake Shack, Fly By Jing serve Sichuan-inspired Chilli Crisp menu in UK
It will be available in all UK shacks from 20 July to 30 September.
Chopstix posts record week of sales after opening first store in Haven
It opened its store in July.
GDK launches first pink kebabs in UK
The new product is available nationwide on 11 July.
Burger & Sauce named as regional winner of Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year
The overall winner of the Uber awards will be revealed in August.
SOHO Coffee sets up store in Birmingham Airport
A second store is expected to open at the airport next year.
Largest, second Pelicana opens in UK: CBRE
The corndog restaurant will open in Angel Central's ground level.
Burger & Sauce shares opportunities, challenges after opening shop in pandemic
The food chain learned to address customers’ demand for high-quality services.
Papa John’s starts serving customers in Barnstaple
The pizza opening also created 20 jobs in the town.
Burger & Sauce eyeing over 300 UK locations as its ramps up search for franchisees
It seeks to become a household name in the burger space.
Pret A Manger swings back to profitability as chain gets boost beyond city centres
May saw revenue across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time.
Comptoir Group reappoints chairman after thumbs down re-election
The group’s founder called for Richard Kleiner and chief executive officer Chaker Hanna to step down from their posts.
Big Table Group to open two new Las Iguanas restaurants
The group, also the operator of Bella Italia and Café Rouge, extended its partnership with Center Parcs in 2021 with a new six-year deal.
Fridays’ first takeaway store concept partners with Dundee United and Dundee Football Clubs
Both collaborations will see digital content creation, player appearances, official merchandise, and featured branding at both teams’ grounds.
Icelandic snack bar concept Ísey Skyr Bar seeks UK franchisees
Paying homage to Icelandic heritage, the brand boasts healthy, tasty and fast snacks that have no added sugar and are high in protein.
Chains urged to improve buying discipline to tackle rising costs
Those who do so will be in the strongest position to keep their price increase to the minimum over the next few months, Lynx Purchasing suggested.
Papa John’s opens in Long Eaton
The opening follows recent ones in Castleford and Stourbridge.