UK

Greggs to open 50 stores in Northern Ireland

According to a story published by the Belfast Telegraph, the bakery chain is planning to open as many as 50 locations across Northern Ireland with around 10 in Belfast alone.

Chilango partners with Crowdcube to raise £1 million

Chilango is enabling its guests and fans to own shares in the brand.

Pinkberry in plans to reopen in the UK

The dessert brand is preparing its re-entry into the UK.

Jaimie's Italian, Harvester, Giraffe top new Out to Lunch league table ranking

The Soil Association's Out to Lunch campaign published a new table ranking the health of children’s food in 21 of the UK’s most popular restaurant chains.

Sainsbury's opens smallest shop to vie for lunchtime crowd

According to a story published by the Standard, Sainsbury’s launched its smallest store in an attempt to tap into lunchtime spending.

Leon opens new store in Canary Wharf

The fast food brand opened their 29th restaurant in Canary Wharf.

Esquires Coffee rebrands store in Sunderland

The coffee shop brand unveiled its 9th rebranded store at The Bridges shopping centre in Sunderland.

Kensington Place holds Pop Up Chippy Tuesdays

Following The Notting Gill Chippy pop up, Kensington Place are bringing it back every Tuesday evening from Tuesday 27th October.

Shake Shack unveils Halloween specials

From Monday October 19th to Saturday October 31st Shake Shack will serve up two special offerings for the Halloween season.

Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Lobstershack opens in Canary Wharf

The brand announced that it will open its largest venue to date in early November in Canary Wharf.

Global comp sales of McDonald's rise 4% in third quarter

The fast food chain saw an increase in global comparable sales in its network, including the first rise in US comparable sales in two years, according to its reported financial results ended September 30, 2015.

Public Health England report outlines key policies to reduce sugar consumption

A report by government advisory group Public Health England lists down policies that need to be taken to reduce the UK's consumption of sugar.

wagamama appoints Pearlfisher to recreate takeaway

The brand commissioned the brand consultancy firm Pearlfisher to create its new takeaway strategy and design.

EXCLUSIVE: Square Pie Discuss their Pie Bond, The Attraction of 'Non-Standard' Locations and Their Plans for 2016

Having recently completed funding their 'pie bond', Square Pie is set to expand both their retail and wholesale presence. We sat down with Founder Martin Dewey to learn more about the campaign, their plans and what's proving popular on their menu (and what not) as the Rugby World Cup draws to a close.

Costa, Twinings launch limited edition tea blend

The coffee shop brand is partnering with Twinings, to serve up a new rich, warming tea blend this Christmas.