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Research from guest experience management experts, HospitalityGEM, has indicated that a significant proportion of guests (42%) would choose to call and book a Christmas party, rather than book online or walk in.

In the European high-yield casual dining sector, Mabel Mezzco Limited's (Wagamama, B2 positive) credit metrics outpaced its peers PizzaExpress Financing 1 plc (Pizza Express, B3 stable), Stonegate Pub Company Limited (Stonegate, B2 stable) and Financiere Quick S.A.S. (Quick, B3 stable), according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service.

The industry’s voluntary agreement The Courtauld Commitment 2025, brokered by not-for-profit organisation WRAP, announced that 30 new signatories had joined the ten year commitment to reduce the resource intensity of the UK’s food and drink.

The announced shortlist of contenders for the Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year features ten MSC certified chippies from the 20 contenders selected for the semi-finals.

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Ribs & Burgers is well known in Australia, where they have amassed a loyal following. Part of the Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group, they are now setting their sights beyond Australia's shores, opening up their first UK outlet in Teddington. Sitting down with QSR Media, they share what sets them apart, and the ambitious plans they have for the UK.

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Pod launched its second site in two months on Upper St Martin’s Lane, Seven Dials.

British Airways announced that it has signed a deal with Marks & Spencer to charge passengers for sandwiches aboard short-haul flights.

The company announced that Costa Coffee veteran Jim Slater will be its new managing director in Europe, to help expand the chain in the region.

According to a story by the Telegraph, Ranjit Boparan, the magnate behind Harry Ramsden's and Goodfella's pizzas, unveiled a deal to buy Bernard Matthews turkey empire.

World Curry Festival founder Zulfi Karim said that £1bn could be attributed to the north of England with its hub – Bradford – worth £500m to the city’s economy.

The Asian Catering Federation (ACF) which represents 20,000 ethnic restaurants in the UK, urged its London members to embrace the opportunity of all night tubes.

The Indian restaurant is undertaking a refurbishment this month, re-opening on 29th September with a brand new look and an all-day menu that runs from breakfast through to dinner.

The Mexican-style restaurant chain launched its eleventh UK outlet on Head Street in Colchester on Tuesday September 20, 2016.

The Italian restaurant group named the Brighton-based managed hosting specialist Hyve as its partner to provide hosting, ecommerce and website security, as part of a full digital strategy review.