UK

DP Eurasia delivers 32.8% sales growth

It announced that the increase in annual sales was helped by the expansion of its store networks and boost from online orders.

Starbucks EMEA sales fall

EMEA sales fell 1% for the quarter ending Dec 31st, with transactions down 4%.

Pre-packaged sandwiches produce biggest carbon footprint: research

UK’s annual consumption of sandwiches has a greater impact on the environment than the use of 8 million cars, scientists claimed.

Crêpeaffaire to triple number of units with £2m funding by BGF

The multi-site crêperie brand will use the funding to expand across the UK and internationally.

Platform Pizza launches digital ordering

After the roll out of the digital ordering platform, the brand hopes to follow this up with their mobile ordering app soon.

Comptoir Libanais makes regional debut at Grand Central

The Lebanese restaurant is due to open in March.

New national drinking water scheme to cut plastic bottle use by millions

People will be able to refill water bottles for free in tens of thousands of places in England.

Former GBK CEO appointed as Burger King UK's new boss

Former Gourmet Burger Kitchen CEO Alasdair Murdoch has been announced as Burger King UK’s new CEO.

Deliveroo and MEATliquor launch Ecstatic Meal for grown ups

Deliveroo teamed up with MEATliquor to launch Ecstatic Meal, a grown-up version of a childhood classic.

Caffè Nero to roll out 3C Payment solution across all UK stores

3C Payment and Caffè Nero announced the deployment of 1,500 payment terminal devices across all 720 stores.

Pizza Hut to open first outlet in Zimbabwe

Opening on February 2, 2018, the launch is likely to increase competition in the country's fast food retail business.

Lynx Purchasing releases buying insights with new guide

The specialist is launching a new insight guide titled The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Purchasing Teams.

Joe Delucci's Gelato bought out of administration

It has been purchased by a group of investors headed up by the firm’s former operations manager Alexandra Beer.

Honest Burgers unveils brand new Disco Bistro Burger

The new Disco Bistro special is a collaboration with Carl Clarke, the chef behind Chick 'n' Sours.

Britvic launches new range of Robinsons products designed for grown-ups

The campaign called ‘Listen Up' went live on screens on 19th January to launch Fruit Creations.