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Foodservice Price Index Inflation to ease in 2018: Prestige Purchasing
Foodservice Price Index Inflation to ease in 2018: Prestige Purchasing
After hitting a high of 9.3% in August 2017, inflation is expected to ease to 3.4%.
Ottolenghi restaurants rise in profit
They are defying the downward trend in the casual dining industry with a profit increase.
Abokado introduces new range of udon soups
The soup range has launched on January 9.
Pieminister secures additional HSBC funding for further expansion
Pieminister is opening three new restaurants after securing a £1.65m finance package from HSBC.
Pret A Manger to open Stratford-upon-Avon on January 12
The shop will be located in Bards Walk Shopping Arcade and near to Henley Street.
ALMR says latte levy is not the answer
It has warned that the levy will increase costs for employers without the guarantee of successfully addressing waste.
Social Media Wrap Up: KFC offers exclusive prizes; Barburrito to celebrate Gluten-Free Day; Costa's Babyccinos now free in all sites
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Global News Wrap Up: Taco Bell expands executive roles; Dunkin' Donuts removes artificial doughnut dyes; Wendy's launches 4 for $4 deal
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Starbucks to trial paper cup charge in 25 London stores
The brand will trial and promote a 5p cup charge in 25 central London stores.
Starbucks introduces four dairy alternatives
Starting January, the brand is offering a new oat drink adding to its dairy-free choices.
GRANIER Bakery & Café continues expansion in Stratford
It has unveiled its new store in Central Square at the Stratford Centre on 21st December 2017.
Whitbread's chairman Richard Baker to retire on February 28
He will be succeedeed by Adam Crozier, currently the senior independent director.
MPs recommend 25p levy on use of disposable coffee cups
MPs urged the Government to introduce a 25p levy on disposable coffee cups to help reduce waste.
Just Eat predicts that Vegan will be the food trend of 2018
The company reported a 94% increase in healthy food ordered in 2017.
Taco Bell launches new value range
Its new Loaded Beefy Grillers are available in three flavours.
Dunkin Brands is one of the "strongest" acquisition targets: analyst
Dunkin' Brands holds the title as 2018's unofficial first subject of a go-private rumor.
Patisserie Holdings mooted to bid for Gail's Bakery
Shares in Patisserie Valerie’s owner rose 6.2p to 359p.
