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Starbucks announces plans to employ 2,500 refugees in Europe

Starbucks announces plans to employ 2,500 refugees in Europe

Locations in England, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands are currently recruiting refugee employees.

Crussh debuts in Sainsbury

It is Crussh’s first shop to be situated in a grocery retail outlet.

Costa starts the year with a sales growth of 8.7%

Whitbread PLC has reported the brand's like for like sales with 1.1% total sales.

Pret's fridges soon to go 'meat-free'

Pret's healthy take on the food-to-go industry has gone well beyond the two Veggie Pret stores it operates.

Trader Joe's sausage roll stirs row between the UK and the US

The whole of UK erupt in a hubbub after a US chain claimed to have invented a new summer snack that looks like a sausage roll.

Mcdonald's renew allegiance to the new crown prince

Burger King and Domino's franchises also vowed their obedience to his royal highness.

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins chief executive completes takeover of Leyton Orient

The takeover ends Italian businessman Francesco Becchetti's three-year stay as Orient's owner.

Foodpreneurs revamp traditional recipes to kickstart their businesses

Entries of the start-ups competition have increased threefold from 13 percent last 2015.

How Changes to the Way We Eat Provide Opportunities for QSR Operators

With the alteration of this generation’s lifestyle, the eating patterns of individuals are generally affected as well. The shift from traditional family meals to a more flexible eating style is apparent, as consumers are more likely to follow a pattern of snacking and grazing during the day and eating at any time that is convenient. This provides more opportunities for food retailers ready to respond to this change.

lunch! to celebrate its 10th anniversary at ExCel London

In the two weeks span since registration started, nearly 1,500 visitors and VIP buyers have already registered to attend.

LEON switches to 100% UK solar power for the summer

The solar energy that will power LEON will come from over 1,000 sites across the UK.

Chilango introduces summer menu

The new summer menu includes the restaurant’s signature chilango with a twist.

Pho Cafe releases new offerings

The Vietnamese restaurant shakes up its summer menu with #PhoFridays and a Vietnamese Summer.

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers responds to Queen's speech

The ALMR is disappointed over the lack of specific business rates reform for the next two Parliamentary years.

Subway introduces new regional development agents

The three new development agents are set to take over the Cambridgeshire. Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire regions.