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Early Easter provides a boost to British leisure spending in March, says research
Early Easter provides a boost to British leisure spending in March, says research
Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker revealed that British households spent considerably more on leisure activities in March due to the Easter holiday falling earlier in 2016.
Huhtamaki releases new Sorello cups
Huhtamaki unveiled the new ‘Sorello’ smooth double wall paper cups, the latest addition to the company's insulated paper cups range, made in the UK.
Burger King rebrands as 'Burger Queen' for Queen's birthday
The Tottenham Court Road Burger King store had a temporary make over, rebranding to Burger Queen in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday.
Starbucks arrives in South Africa
The coffee shop chain held its first store opening in Johannesburg.
Labour bans McDonald's from party conference
According to a story by the Telegraph, the fast food giant said it is "disappointed" by Labour's decision to block the burger chain's bid to run a stand at the gathering in Liverpool.
Caffix £1 coffee concept closes down
The brand announced on its website that it will be closing its Newman Street shop.
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.
