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Island Poké opens outlet in London’s Richmond
Island Poké opens outlet in London’s Richmond
Two new outlets are also set to open in Clapham and Notting Hill in early 2022.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald’s launches climate guide; Barburrito’s Super Sweet 16 Burrito; Pizza Hut seeks ‘chief crust taster’
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Hospitality sector loses nearly 1,000 more sites since July
Cost, staff and supply pressures continue to mount.
Burger King UK getting ready for £600m London listing: report
The company is understood to be in advanced discussions with potential advisers.
Shopper confidence declines to lowest level in a year: IGD
21% of shoppers expect to focus more on saving money rather than quality next year.
Over four in ten Brits believe full winter lockdown ‘looming’
But most think there will be less compliance.
Lewis Hamilton-backed Neat Burger launches fifth London site
The company is looking to open additional sites in Westfield Stratford, Canary Wharf, Bishopsgate, Kings Road, and Ealing.
CrepeAffaire eyes 50 new franchised units over next two to three years
The London-based company currently has 25 locations open in four countries in Europe and the Middle East.
EG Group grows F&B portfolio anew with Cooplands acquisition
The company continues its buying spree.
Wagamama’s menu now 50% plant-based, company says
The company is urging guests to eat more plant-based items by offering a free vegan side until November.
Taco Bell opens 70th UK store
Franchisee The Adil Group says more openings are slated for this year.
Peckwater Brands raises £3m in seed funding to expand operations
The company offers delivery-only food brands to neighbourhood restaurants.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s pledges net-zero emissions by 2050; Burger King to test meatless nuggets; Mass exodus of U.S. hospo workers looming
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Burger King goes gourmet with new range; Costa’s gingerbread latte giveaway; Yo Sushi’s Boss Baby bento box
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Can technology fully offset lingering labour shortage pains?
One in six hospitality jobs currently lie vacant.
Tortilla valued at £70m ahead of AIM float
The company is looking to open around 45 new sites over the next five years.
McDonald’s to slash carbon emissions across UK business by 2040
The chain will open its first 'net-zero' restaurant in Shropshire next month.
