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German bratwurst brand Extrawurst set for UK debut
German bratwurst brand Extrawurst set for UK debut
It wants to establish 100 sites in the country in the next three years.
Pizza Hut inks franchising deal with Nine Group
Nine Group will be the franchisee for 31 existing Delivery and Express Huts and will open 40 new locations.
Pizza Express eyes 50 more restaurants in post-pandemic bounce back
Last year, the chain completed a CVA that resulted in the closure of 73 restaurants with the loss of 1,100 jobs.
New regulations stemming from Pret allergy death now taking effect
Pret has pledged to make meaningful changes following the tragedy.
Shake Shack, Action Against Hunger organise eight Great British Shake Sale
For the first time in the UK, the chain is introducing the Lemon Meringue Pie Shake.
Island Poké opens latest site in Angel Islington
To celebrate, it is offering £1 bowls to all their loyal customers on October 6.
Upper Crust owner SSP sees revenues improve
60% of its outlets are open now compared to 30% at the end of March.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chains close indoor seating as U.S. cities mandate vaccine checks; Papa John’s biggest U.S. franchising deal; McDonald’s celebrates McRib’s 40th anniversary
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pret’s faux-chicken baguette; Pizza Hut’s newest Stuffed Crust flavours; Abokado’s Asian burgers
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Tortilla announces IPO plans, eyes 45 new sites
The business has ‘shown itself to be extraordinarily well positioned’ throughout the pandemic, it said.
Billionaire Issa brothers' EG Group acquires 52 KFC sites
The sites employ more than 1,600 people.
Franco Manca secures site in London’s Blackheath Village
It currently has 55 restaurants situated across the UK.
Just Eat, MasterChef host Gregg Wallace team up for healthy eating pilot
Insights from the scheme will be used to create a programme to offer support for independents.
Popeyes to open first UK outlet in London’s Westfield Stratford
New sites will be announced "imminently", the chain said.
‘Serious lack of competence’: Patisserie Valerie auditors fined £2.3m
The FRC said Grant Thornton had "missed red flags" and failed to "question information provided by management".
Pret A Manger planning to open 200 shops as sales bounce back
The chain’s parent firm and co-founder are spending £100 million on the expansion plan.
Papa John’s promotes new Fresh Soul range with music-inspired campaign
The new global campaign will first run across the UK and EMENA.
