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McDonald's set to trial table service to more outlets in the UK

McDonald's set to trial table service to more outlets in the UK

A McDonald's spokesperson said that the brand plans to increase trials of table service in their restaurants over the coming month.

The secret menus of fast food chains

The Mirror published a story confirming the existence of secret menus in McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, and other chains in the UK.

IN FOCUS: Japanese Chain K10 on Thriving Through the Recession and How They Differentiate Themselves in a Crowded Marketplace

Following their recent expansion we sat down with Japanese chain K10 to learn more about the brand, how they made it through the recession with a city-based clientele and where they see the next opportunity.

Pret A Manger considers opening vegetarian store

Pret CEO Clive Schlee wrote about how the British market is shifting towards vegetarian diets and the brand’s plans to adapt.

Burger King launches new promotion with Cineworld

In a new partnership with Cineworld Cinemas, the burger chain is offering guests the chance to win one year of unlimited movie tickets.

Tea volume sales drop 22% in five years

New research from Mintel found that Brits may be losing their thirst for the Great British Tea Time.

Burger King rolls out new packaging

The burger chain is rolling out new packaging to be in line with its global brand.

JUST EAT sales soar 54%

The digital marketplace for takeaway food reported that revenues jumped 54% to £107.8 million in the six months ended 30 June 2015.

Five Guys to launch at three more locations

The brand said that it will open new stores in Birmingham, Sheffield, and Putney this September.

Greggs unveils new pizzas, sandwich range

The bakery chain announced that it will introduce new thin-crust, wedge shaped pizza to its menu.

Southern Fried Chicken signs up Martinique & Guadeloupe

The brand announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement with a major supermarket chain that allows it to open in Martinique and Guadeloupe.

PAUL set to open second restaurant

The bakery and pâtisserie brand announced that it will open its second London restaurant in Tower 42 this September.

Boost Juice Reveal Plans for the UK and Beyond

2015 has seen a renewed push by Australian founded juice chain Boost Juice in the UK. We went to find out more from Boost Juice UK Co-Founder Richard O'Sullivan.

Greggs total sales rise 6.4%

The bakery chain reported total sales reaching £398 million for the 26 weeks ending on July 4th.

Domino’s system sales up 14%

The pizza chain announced that it made £426.7 million from system sales as part of the results for the 26 weeks ended 28 June 2015.