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Costa Coffee opens its first “commuter-focused” store
Costa Coffee opens its first “commuter-focused” store
It is one of eight mini-stores set to open at stations across London.
Healthy concept Choppaluna debuts in the UK
The brand says it already has inked 12 franchise agreements.
Fulham Shore reports revenue increase, boosted by Franco Manca chain
The company is set to open a new Franco Manca and The Real Greek site.
YO! Sushi extends partnership with Tesco
This follows the conducted trials in two Extra hypermarkets in October 2018.
EXCLUSIVE: Meet the new QSR hoping to become the McDonald's of Indian food
Being one of the UK’s most popular cuisines, at first glance it may not seem that there is an obvious gap in the market for an Indian QSR, but Hiren Bagdai disagrees. Founder of Papa-Dum, the new authentic Indian QSR, Bagdai believes there is huge scope to popularise authentic Indian food in the UK, and that his concept can become the McDonald’s of Indian food.
Deliveroo signs multi-year partnership with The FA
The partnership will make Deliveroo become England’s first sleeve sponsor.
Ahi Poké partners with allplants for a limited-edition vegan poké bowl
It is available for three months in Ahi Poké shop locations and through Deliveroo.
Bidcorp reclaims KFC delivery contract in the UK
The firm had been taking back some of the KFC deliveries since late 2018.
Pizza Express group EBITDA down 7.7% to £32.4m
The chain says it was due to “industry-wide cost pressures in the UK”.
Chopstix secures new £5m debt facility from Metro Bank
The brand also secured a £2m debt facility from the bank in 2018.
Deliveroo awards independent restaurants £25,000-worth restaurant makeover
The British public voted for their favourite restaurant through social media.
Hotel Chocolat to open new site in The Peacocks Centre
The shop bolstered Woking’s evolving food and beverage offering.
Vegan and vegetarian takeaway orders have more than doubled since 2016: study
The rise in takeaway restaurants has led to limited access to skilled workers.
SOHO opens second Birmingham store
This follows the Debenhams store which is also located at Bullring Shopping Centre.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Great demand for KFC's ‘Beyond' chicken; Highest-paid fast casual CEOs revealed; McDonald's holds anti-harassment training
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Slim Chickens' crowd pleaser pack returns; Ole & Steen's new salad; Coffee#1's BOGO smoothie
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Honest Burgers and Karma Cola to bring back “Good Karma” burger this September
Last year’s Good Karma campaign raised £20, 000.