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SSP Group see like-for-like sales fall 8.4% in first half
SSP Group see like-for-like sales fall 8.4% in first half
They announced a retail offer of new shares to allow retail investors to reinvest their dividend.
How COVID-19 made the vegan diet more appealing to millennial Brits
Mintel surmises that the pandemic accelerated the plant-based food trend.
Domino's UK slammed for lack of gender diversity
The chain’s lone female board member is set to leave by end-June.
Carluccio's administrators to be paid £1.2m
Staff owed unpaid wages have been forced to apply to the Insolvency Service.
Consumers to quickly return to restaurants once lockdown ends: surveys
A small percentage prefers not to eat out at all.
Wagamama launches click-and-collect service
The brand also expanded its delivery operations.
Shopper confidence remains at low levels: IGD
COVID-19’s economic impact is said to likely have a big impact on shopper confidence in the future.
The Restaurant Group confirms talks with landlords over potential restructuring
It may close up to 120 Frankie & Benny’s sites.
Greggs to reopen 800 UK branches on 18 June
150 will be franchises.
Honest Burgers teams up with Brindisa for chimichurri-themed offering
The item is available until 6 July.
Weekly Global News Wrap: CEOs speak out to support U.S. protests against racial injustice; U.S. restaurant transactions slowly recovering; DoorDash offers AR restaurant experience to Snapchat users
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: LEON launches 15 new dishes; The Hummingbird Bakery founder speaks up against racism; The Naked Deli's new online ordering system
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Pizza Express to offer takeaway pasta: report
The casual dining chain is said to be looking to overhaul its business amidst debts.
LEON urges rethinking of food consumption with digital platform launch
Podcasts, videos and interviews focussed on the role food plays with people will be showcased.
Casual Dining Group exploring potential sale
The company filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators last month.
LEON, Pret A Manger appoint advisers to settle rent woes
Both chains are just some high street businesses affected by the pandemic due to lower footfall.
Six out of ten Brits expected to return to restaurants, bars or cafes in first month of reopenings
Trust in hygiene and social distancing will be top factors once the lockdown fully ends, according to The NPD Group.
