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McDonald’s confirms contracts trial
The fast food chain announced that it is trialling new methods to offer a range of flexible and fixed hours contracts.
McDonald’s confirms contracts trial
The fast food chain announced that it is trialling new methods to offer a range of flexible and fixed hours contracts.
Coffee shop sales to top £3 billion in 2016, says research
New research from Mintel reveals that in 2016 coffee shop sales are set to reach a record new high as the market tops £3 billion.
Pret launches new 'Not Just For Veggies' campaign
The brand unveiled the launch of “Not Just For Veggies”, a campaign aiming to highlight that you don't need to be vegetarian to enjoy eating meat-free foods.
Carluccio's raises £1.5m for Action Against Hunger
The brand announced that it has raised £1.5 million for humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger since it began supporting it in 2007.
Starbucks places second in a list of China's most powerful lifestyle brands
Starbucks took the second spot in a list of China's most powerful fashion and lifestyle brands among mid- to high-end consumers in China, according to a major new report.
Starbucks extends licensing agreement with AmRest to grow stores in Germany
AmRest Holdings SE, Starbucks exclusive licensed partner in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and soon in Slovakia, announced that the company has signed an agreement with Starbucks Coffee Company to acquire its retail stores in Germany.
EXCLUSIVE: Data Shows Meal Deals Growing in Popularity
Data from the NPD Group has revealed that the use and availability of meal deals in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) is in long-term growth, growing by 22% between YE December 2010 and YE December 2015. This equates to 185 million more QSR visits in which a meal deal is used.
Pret A Manger earnings up 14.5%
The brand reported its financial results for the 52 weeks to 31st December 2015.
Check out Domino's new UK delivery boxes
Designed by Jones Knowles Ritchie, the pizza delivery boxes that recreate the Domino's logo across two boxes.
Immedia Group set for SUBWAY roll-out
The company revealed that it had signed a contract with a major global brand with fast food sandwich chain SUBWAY.
SSP wins £41 million contract at Frankfurt Airport
The food and beverage brand operator won a five-year contract valued at approximately £41 million to operate nine bakery and snack outlets at Frankfurt Airport. The new units, which are located both landside and airside in the airport’s Terminal 1, will open between 2016 and 2018.
Le Pain Quotidien to donate to Wholesome Wave for Earth Week
For Earth Week, the brand is aiming to encourage its customers to "Eat More Plants", and pledged to donate part of its proceeds from plant-based food to charity.
hungryhouse integrates with UK cashback site Quidco
The online food ordering platform in the UK announced that it has fully integrated with the UK’s leading cashback site Quidco, enabled by mobile commerce startup Button Technology.
Muffin Break unveils newest Muffin Lab creation
The latest experimental flavour to be unveiled from the Muffin Lab is a combination of peanut butter, caramel and banana. The invention is filled with fresh banana pieces and peanut butter. It is then finished with a banana, peanut and caramel brittle. Customers will be able to purchase the product, which retails at £2.30, from Muffin Break UK stores until 10th May.
Greggs issues statement on Bakery Outlet format
The brand stated that its Bakery Outlet format, which sells products unsold the day before at a discounted price, will not be a priority in its business model. Instead, Greggs said that they are looking to focus on increasing the amount of unsold food donated to charity.
Winning Starbucks Partner Cup Designs Featured in Europe
Starbucks launched its Partner Cup Design Contest for partners (employees) in the U.S. and Canada, which concluded with three winning designs printed on reusable cups in North America stores in 2015.
Starbucks welcomes hundreds of guests at 10th Annual Summit in China
Starbucks hosted its 10th Annual Supplier Summit in Shenzhen, China, which featured Starbucks leaders, non-profits and other industry experts.
