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Tipping legislation may create “unforeseen consequences” for staff, UKHospitality warns

Restaurants will soon be legally barred by the UK government from keeping tips from staff.

Freshly Chopped to launch 10 stores across the UK

The chain is also set to reach its 50th store milestone in Ulster University.

Engineering seasonal menus: maximising margins for Christmas

Revenue Management Solutions managing director Philipp Laqué discusses how operators can ensure their menus are optimised to make a profit this Christmas.

Yum! Brands appoints Tony Lowings as new KFC CEO

Lowings will be replacing Roger Eaton, who is retiring next year.

Jelly and ice cream, bubble and squeak, quiche top list of "endangered dishes" in UK restaurants

New research reveals UK diners may actually be "feeling nostalgic for simpler food eras".

Coffee shop and fast food operator Auriga Holdings receives £13.95 million funding from Metro Bank

The funds will be used to support the food operator’s existing debt and working capital.

Sticks'n'Sushi launches new site in Chelsea

The new outlet also contains their first ‘restaurant-within-a-restaurant’ dining room concept.

Domino's trials vegan-friendly version of their Veggie Supreme

News of a vegan Domino’s pizza first arose on social media where customers stumbled upon the option of the Vegan Supreme while ordering online.

Deliveroo global sales jumps to 116% for YE17

The company has revealed that they now have 50,000 restaurant partners from 12 countries.

Le Bab founders open new modern kebab concept in Covent Garden

The offerings at the new concept are said to be “punchier, bolder, and more surprising” than the contemporary kebab restaurant.

Abokado outlets receive 5-star ratings from FSA

The said ratings have been awarded to all of their 23 outlets across London.

Crussh's autumn menu features vegan-friendly and gluten-free meals

Grain salads, protein overnight oats and chicken tikka curry make up some of the new additions.

Wrap It Up! celebrates upcoming 20th restaurant with £2 offering

The brand has firmly established itself in London and Manchester.

Costa Coffee's Sticky Toffee & Pecan Cookie named Best Vegan Cookie at PETA's Vegan Food Awards

Costa says that the award acknowledges their commitment to bring food choices for dietary preferences. Costa Coffee has announced that their Vegan Sticky Toffee & Pecan cookie received the Best Vegan Cookie Award from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Vegan Food Awards. The cookie offering has toffee at its centre, topped with pecans and vegan-friendly chocolate. It is a part of their autumn menu along with the Thai Red Curry Meal Pot and Chipotle Bean & Butternut Squash Wrap. “We’re passionate about offering an exciting selection of vegan options for our customers to ensure there’s a choice for every dietary preference. It’s such an honour that the PETA Vegan Food Awards has acknowledged this by naming our Sticky Toffee & Pecan Cookie the Best Vegan Cookie,” Paul Lackie, sweet product developer at Costa, said.