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Comptoir Group reports 19.8% H1 revenue growth
Comptoir Group reports 19.8% H1 revenue growth
The group ended the period with a total of 26 restaurants and 3 franchise restaurants.
Deliveroo rolls out extended features for Deliveroo for Business
The food delivery company expects that this will attract thousands of companies to sign up for the platform. Deliveroo has announced that their office catering and corporate food delivery platform Deliveroo for Business now has three new features aside from its services in offices. The platform offers catering services for corporate events as well as being part of hotels’ room services. They will also allow fruit basket and snack deliveries. “In just two years we’ve seen Deliveroo for Business customers completely reinvent the way they interact with food at work, seeing great food as a key retention tool in an increasingly competitive work market. Our new services will continue to provide even more opportunities for businesses to fuel and treat employees, guests and customers,” Juan Diego Farah, global head of Deliveroo for Business, said. Deliveroo also notes that office workers are working later than before as 55% of orders through the platform are made later than 8pm.
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Pret A Manger to launch new Veggie Pret outlet in Manchester
This new store will be its first location outside of London.
Subway Europe appoints Cineplex Digital Media to install digital menu boards
The advertising firm will also be providing creative content and marketing initiatives to 5,400 of the chain’s outlets.
Ping Pan-Asian launches in Selfridges
The launch also marks as PappaRich’s first UK launch.
Chick 'n' Sours to launch new site in Islington
This marks as the chicken chain’s third site.
Wagamama to launch spicy version of their katsu curry
The restaurant chain promises to make it a permanent item in their menu if it is well-liked.
Find out what Pret A Manger, Greggs and LEON are featuring in their autumn menus
The brands also added more vegan-friendly and gluten-free options for the season.
KFC reports pre-tax profit growth to £186.1 million for YE17
Its sales in the UK also increased to £423 million from £412.8 million the previous year.
Treasury officials eye extension of ‘latte levy' to soft drinks and shakes
Fast food giants are said to be the most affected if the tax pushes through.
KERB to close down Camden Market outlet
The chain vows to expand their presence in London despite the closure.
Boparan Restaurant Group enters retail partnership with Tesco
The partnership will also look into launching more outlets and expanding dish ranges.
Consultation on calorie labelling when dining out launched
The activity is part of the government’s plan to halve childhood obesity by 2030.
39 Steps Coffee Roasters launches online roastery business
The new online business can be delivered to other countries as well.
Pizza Pilgrims to launch pizza-shaped outlet in London by October
Another site is set to open in the city by November.