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SSP expects Q1 sales slump due to rising COVID-19 cases in Europe
SSP expects Q1 sales slump due to rising COVID-19 cases in Europe
The company also said it has broadened its revenue streams by selling essentials.
London move to Tier 3 puts “disproportionate burden” on hospitality businesses, trade body says
Some restaurant leaders also issued concerns.
Gordon Ramsay opens first Street Burger restaurant
The concept is modelled after the chef’s Street Pizza brand.
Nando's denies reports over debt crisis talks
The chain said it was not in any detailed talks with banks.
Barburrito to close three restaurants following restructure
More than 270 jobs were protected.
£7.8 billion worth of trading due to be wiped out due to new tier system, UKHospitality claims
The trade body says the new restrictions place 98% of the UK's hospitality trade in tiers 2 or 3.
Zia Lucia to open fifth London site in Wandsworth
It will launch alongside an e-commerce site made by the chain’s founders.
Rosa's Thai Cafe launches first Pad Thai DIY kits
Each kit contains a QR link to a step-by-step cookalong video with the brand’s founder.
Pizza Hut Delivery partners with Beyond Meat for plant-based pizzas
The items will be trialled in only five locations.
Choppaluna opens first flagship UK store
The brand also has plans to open their next store in Berlin by January 2021.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Largest U.S. franchisee bidding to buy NPC International; Chipotle CEO sees staffing shortages worsening; Starbucks to close 100 more U.S. stores next year
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
EXCLUSIVE: Tim Hortons sets out its national ambitions
The Canadian chain also explains why they chose to expand in the North first.
KFC eyes 5,400 more jobs by end-2020
Some of the jobs will be funded by the government’s Kickstart scheme.
Cashless kiosk screens, sushi robots amongst features in Itsu's new store concept
Similar stores are in the pipeline.
Subway caught in rent dispute with franchisees' landlords
Landlords claim the chain is exploiting the ban on evictions.
VAT cut to be extended for hospitality sector, chancellor says
The measure is expected to help support more than 150,000 businesses through the winter period.
Slim Chickens to open ninth UK site in Manchester's Trafford centre
This will be the chain’s third opening this year.
