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Carluccio’s trials grab-and-go vending machine in Budgens store
Carluccio’s trials grab-and-go vending machine in Budgens store
The chain is testing new formats to bring the brand to new customers.
Delicious Pho to open restaurant in London's Spitalfields
It will offer over 10 variations of the traditional dish where it gets its name.
Premium bubble tea concept Paeonia to open Windsor store
Hot organic tea will also be served, with Breakfast, Earl Grey and Camomile all appearing on the menu.
Mamma Dough to launch vegan rocky road pizza
The limited-edition pizza features CRAVE's Rocky Road bar made up of rice milk chocolate, marshmallows, raisins and crunchy biscuit crumbs melted onto a sourdough pizza base.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s cuts tech fees for U.S. franchisees; Krispy Kreme raises US$500m; Panera Bread sells Au Bon Pain
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Honest Burgers’ Brighton Beach pop-up; Pizza Express unveils three new dipping sauces; Taco Bell heads to Doncaster
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
One in five hospitality, retail owners expect to lose more than half of revenue due to ‘Freedom Day’ delay
Over 17,000 hospitality and retail businesses expect to close for good.
LEON to launch first drive-thru location following sale to Issa brothers
The company, which runs more than 70 restaurants, was bought by billionaire brothers Mohsin Issa and Zuber Issa behind EG in April.
Greggs’ sales recovering at stronger rate than expected
Earlier this year, Greggs reported its first full-year loss for 36 years.
Taco Bell restaurant in Newcastle wins licensing hours appeal
Operator QFM Group expects to move to add to the city’s night-time economy.
Pret A Manger expands grocery range with two new ketchups
These items will be available to purchase nationwide in Tesco.
German Doner Kebab to open flagship restaurant at London’s The O2
40 jobs are expected to be created as a result of the opening.
Papa John’s appoints Amit Pancholi as new UK director of business development
Justin Gilbert was promoted to the chain’s UK senior operations director.
Tom Kerridge’s new plant-based restaurant opens at Camden’s Buck Street Market
Bad Vegan aims to encourage non-vegans to consume more plant-based food.
Building a cohesive payment system for franchises
We have seen a degree of standardisation when it comes to payment processes within quick service restaurants (QSRs) since the pandemic.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Krispy Kreme looking to raise up to US$640m in IPO; Chipotle drives loyalty with new video game; Wendy’s trials Spicy Black Bean Burger
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Express unveils BBQ Burnt Ends pizza; Tortilla opens Edinburgh store; Itsu, ManiLife team up for giveaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
