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According to a story by Global News, the burger chain opened a restaurant in Helsinki, Finland which also features a spa.

Aviko announced that it is supporting caterers during Coeliac Awareness Week (9th – 15th May 2016) and beyond with the launch of its ‘top tips’ booklet, a guide to catering for gluten-free and coeliac customers out-of-home.

The brand launched a campaign to raise investments for expansion on the crowdfunding website, Crowdcube. 

The café group filed its 2015 results showing strong annual performance.

The chicken chain introduced its new menu set to launch in restaurants from 17th May.

The brand launched its new ‘Black & White Petit Fours Collection’, made using some of the world’s finest chocolates, accompanied by complementary flavours.

According to The Daily Meal, the coffee chain unveiled its lineup of summer treats, including S’mores Bars and Ice Cream Sugar Cookies.

According to an article by the Huffington Post, the coffee chain brand is asking investors to fund as much as $496 million on what it describes as “sustainability” projects.

According to a story by Money Magazine, the fast food chain is trialling a switch from frozen to fresh patties at 14 stores in Dallas, Texas, for use in its quarter-pound patties.

The Mexican food chain held the Chilango Stampede once more, giving its customers the chance to win one free burrito out of the 300 the brand is giving away.

The specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured new sites in London for Berber & Q Shawarma Bar, and Patty & Bun.

The bakery chain announced that muffin sales rose for more than 25% thanks to the launch of its innovative Muffin Lab range. The increase was achieved in the first four months of 2016 and is equivalent to a 28% increase year on year.

The brand shared a video of the significant results digital menus gave its bottom line.

The brand announced that it is looking to raise funds through the crowdfunding website Crowdcube to fuel further expansion.

A new survey revealed that one in five 18-34 year olds now have a food intolerance, while a third of consumers are opting to avoid gluten specifically – rising to 40% amongst millennials – as part of a general lifestyle choice or to lose weight.

The coffee shop chain announced that it will reduce added sugar across its beverage portfolio by 25% by 2020, against a January 2015 benchmark. The announcement, which coincides with the launch of its new Summer drinks menu, is part of a broader commitment by Costa to introduce healthier choices for customers.