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PizzaExpress' founder Peter Boizot passes away
PizzaExpress' founder Peter Boizot passes away
Aside from foodservice, Boizot also had affiliations in the music and sports industry.
Vegetables and soft drink prices rise as bread and cereal prices fall in November, study says
Worsening inflation is said to be expected in 2019.
Abokado launches new store in West London
This marks as the chain’s 24th store.
Pho reports 17.7% turnover growth to £30.5 million for FY18
The Vietnamese chain aims to continue their expansion plan across the UK.
High Court dismisses judicial review against Deliveroo, says riders are self-employed
The aggregator says that this is a “win” for those who prefer to work wherever and whenever they want.
Pret A Manger appoints Headland for corporate communications and public affairs
The chain is also trialling a new label system.
MOD Pizza opens Leicester site
This is the U.S.-based fast casual chain ninth outlet in the UK.
Nando's pre-tax profits fell by £1,375 for FY18
Their profits declined despite having their revenues up to £473,007.
McDonald's launch Chicken McNugget Christmas bauble
The creation is made of glass and features the McNugget adorned with a Santa hat.
Dunkin' Donuts to open first site in Sheffield
The brand new outlet will open on December 19.
LEON to open second U.S. site in spring 2019
The chain has now over 60 restaurant outlets in total.
Pho's Louise Kingston steps down as director
She assumed the position in late 2016.
EXCLUSIVE: Top 10 Australian and Asian QSRs that are not in the UK
Some of the brands made global headlines for their aggressive expansion plans.
The Halal Guys set for London entry
Their debut store will launch in Leicester Square in March 2019.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Burger King USA's 1¢ Whopper deal ‘detours' customers away from McDonald's; Shake Shack's re-designe
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: TGI Fridays, Peroni Nastro Azzurro partners to bring a customer to Rome; Ping Pong and Wimpy unveils Christmas menus, Taco Bell to launch new store in Newcastle
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Gaucho sees 8% growth on covers after being acquired by Lomo Bidco
Results went 15% up compared to the 7% like-for-like trading decrease in the year to date.
