UK

Restaurateur denies takeover bid for Patisserie Valerie

The company also announced the resignation of their finance director.

Is Greggs opening a site in GCHQ?

The chain will reportedly be serving the staff who are monitoring the cyberspace.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen enters company voluntary arrangement

The news follows after reporting their multi-million loss last May.

Barclaycard trials their new Transplater prototype app

They are testing it in Frederick’s restaurants.

Taco Bell eyes London comeback

The fast food giant has reportedly agreed to a number of franchisees to open sites before the end of the year.

Costa Coffee launches virtual reality training programme

The coffee chain, which Whitbread is selling to Coca-Cola for £3.9 billion, saw profit grow 3.5% to £47 million in the six months to August 30.

Private equity owners of Joe & the Juice considering 2019 IPO

The brand is reportedly weighing a US listing as it focuses on expanding in that market.

Wagamama launches new range of ramen offerings

They also added their new miso cod, tantanum beef and chilli prawn to their menu.

Chilango's second Burrito Bond raises over £1.6 million

The brand's second crowdfunding initiative offers an 8% interest return annually for four years.

Gaucho acquired by Lomo Bidco as it exits voluntary administration

Their new management team will be lead by Martin Williams who will also continue to be the CEO of M Restaurants.

Veganism, snacking among top food-to-go trends in 2018, IGD says

Consumers are now looking for more meals that "fit around" their lifestyles.

EAT. announces chef-powered Christmas menu

The new items will be available in all their stores starting November 7.

Gino D'Acampo-owned My Restaurant opens in Leeds

This is his fourth outlet in Yorkshire, following the sites in Harrogate, Leeds city centre and Hull.

Caffe Nero appoints Stacy Schapira as new human resources director in the UK

Schapira was formerly the chief people officer of Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group.