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Optimism about future trading recovering despite major challenges: survey

Optimism about future trading recovering despite major challenges: survey

Many of the respondents called for further Government help, including an extension on the VAT reduction, reform of business rates and business rates relief for 2022/23.

Weekly Global News Wrap: U.S. drive-thrus slow down; McDonald’s Happy Meals going green; RBI targets net-zero emissions

Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.

Prezzo, Itsu announce pay rises amidst recruitment crisis

The sector is refining their approaches to staff retention.

Dunkin' Donuts to open two new Nottinghamshire stores

One of the new branches will be in the Nottingham city centre.

Megan’s expecting to have 22 sites by end-2022

The chain appointed two new directors to support their future growth plans.

Restaurants, pubs enjoy high delivery, takeaway sales in August

Deliveries and takeaways accounted for 27% of managed operators’ total sales during the month.

Yo! Sushi considering October IPO: report

The Snowfox Group will present detailed financial information to City analysts.

Deliveroo to offer free service to Amazon Prime members in UK and Ireland

New and existing Amazon Prime members will be eligible for a free one-year Plus membership.

Gail’s owner Bread Holdings acquired by Bain Capital in £200m deal

RCP chairperson Luke Johnson will retain a shareholding, understood to be around 15%.

Domino’s completes first chunk of £80m share buyback programme

It reported a 27.7% jump in underlying profit before tax during the results.

Taco Bell to open restaurant in Romford

The latest opening is the chain’s 69th store in the UK.

Inflation seen in months ahead due to “chronic” labour shortages, “insufficient” stock

Some operators are already setting up their own central production kitchens to take pressure away from individual sites.

South Indian street food venue Tamila to open in Hackney Bridge

This is a venture helmed by former Roti King executive chef Prince Durairaj.

Wingstop opens regional flagship store in Bullring

Its UK operator Lemon Pepper Holdings opened its first restaurant in London and has since expanded to a variety of locations.