UK

A new fast casual concept pops up in South Kensington

A new fast casual concept pops up in South Kensington

Squirrel, a new all day fast casual concept which will offer a range of healthy and freshly prepared food and drink, has opened its first store in South Kensington.

Deliveroo drivers go on strike in row over pay

According to a story by the Metro, Deliveroo drivers staged a strike in central London in a row over pay.

Angel Central introduce revolving street food offer

CBRE Global Investors announced that a revolving street food offer launched on Friday 12th August 2016 at Angel Central in Islington, North London.

CRUSSH introduces new green juices

The juice and smoothie brand launched a new green juice, two new green smoothies and a new Super Greens booster.

Pre-Brexit uncertainty sees a -46% drop in retail and leisure property activity levels in July 2016

According to a report by Local Data Company (LDC), Britain’s shop vacancy marginally increased to 12.4% in July from 12.3% in June. Annually this is down -0.6% from the same period last year (July 2015).

Subway launches 'Summer of Music' campaign with Pepsi Max

The sandwich chain, together with Pepsi MAX, launched a new Summer of Music campaign across both brands’ social media channels and in Subway stores. Aimed at millennials, the campaign will feature an exclusive online film featuring popular Grime artist Stormzy, and an in-store competition to win over a thousand music tickets.

itsu revenues up by 21.8% in 2015

The healthy Asian food chain reported the financial results in the 12 months to December 2015, according to figures to be released this week to Companies House. Now with 69 shops across the UK including recent openings in Leeds and Kingston, itsu grew revenues by 21.8% in 2015 compared to 20.8% in the previous year.

Five Guys to open two stores in Paris in 2016

The brand announced that it has recently opened the doors to a new restaurant in Paris, with another store following at the end of the year.

Huhtamaki launches new 'Eatwell' range of food containers

The company unveiled the new Eatwell containers which serve a multitude of winter warming takeaway choices – from homemade soups and oriental broths, to Latin American inspired mixed bean stews and chilli.

Three big brands prepare to launch at Springhill Shopping Park

Commercial property agent Lambert Smith Hampton announced that Sports Direct will open a brand new, two-storey superstore at Springhill Shopping Park this August.

10 insights into the changes in British eating and drinking out from the NPD Group

When we buy something to eat or drink away from home – a restaurant meal, a quick snack, or even a grab-and-go supermarket sandwich – our choices show how much British life is changing. Our traditional love of a hot cup of tea is distinctly lukewarm. We prefer burgers to fish-and-chips. At pubs we are now more likely to order a soft drink than alcohol. And our much-loved independent ‘ethnic’ restaurants are in decline while high street ‘casual dining’ brands are booming. Here are 10 insights into the out-of-home (OOH) British foodservice market using figures released today by global information company The NPD Group.

‘Pizza ATM’ opens for university students in the US

According to a story by The Financial Express, the first-ever 'Pizza ATM' in the country was installed at Xavier University in Ohio.

Absurd Bird to open second London site in Soho

The American South inspired chicken restaurant brand is opening a second site in Soho this August, located on Peter Street, opposite Berwick Street Market.

Tom’s Kitchen brings Sub Cult to Chelsea

From Wednesday 14th September, Tom’s Kitchen Chelsea will be teaming up with Anglo American street food chain Sub Cult to create a new gourmet sub menu, available for both lunch and dinner until Friday, 16th September.