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LEON launches Christmas menu

The restaurant chain’s holiday menu also offers a new gluten-free pastry.

AI, Big Data still a low priority for hospitality sector: Softcat

Cybersecurity, in contrast, continues to be prioritised following a slew of cyber attacks this year.

Papa John's opens Bristol Kingswood store

Its franchisees plan to open another store early next year.

Pure doubles reusable cup discount anew

The coffee chain has saved over 350,000 disposable cups since launching the discount in 2017.

Bakery goods drive Britain's foodservice market: report

Over four out of ten visits in eat-out foodservice involve the purchase of bakery goods.

McDonald's trials toy recycling scheme

The new usable items could be donated to communities across the UK and Ireland in 2020.

Subway opens second hospital outlet

The sandwich giant has more than 800 stores in non-traditional locations across the UK and Ireland.

How Chozen Noodle finds success in pursuing a multi-channel strategy

Founder Matthew Kirby also shares his insights on enduring in a tough market.

Starbucks introduces its new Christmas menu

The coffee giant also brought back some of its holiday favourites.

Costa Coffee trials self-service kiosks in eight of their stores

The brand’s Long Lane outlet was the first to try the new kiosk.

Homeslice introduces its new Wagyu Beef Pizza

The latest offering is now available in all seven Homeslice locations across London.

Chinese-inspired concept Lucky & Joy to establish its first brick-and-mortar restaurant

The new 44-cover restaurant will incorporate the same “kitsch edge and eccentric design” of its pop-up stores.

Shake Shack launches Black Truffle range

The new menu will run from 12 November until 6 January 2020.

Prosus makes £4.9bn hostile bid for Just Eat

The platform quickly rejected the deal in favour of the Takeaway merger.

Wagamama's payment app to shut down

The app allows diners to order and pay without waiting for the bill.

LEON's upcoming Leeds site to open “later this year”

Further details about the fast food chain’s newest store have yet to be disclosed.