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Starbucks names new Chief Technology Officer
Starbucks names new Chief Technology Officer
The coffee shop chain appointed Gerri Martin-Flickinger as chief technology officer effective November 2.
EXCLUSIVE: Lola's Cupcakes on Their Plans Outside the Capital and Bringing their Brand to Japan
With their recent announcment that they had opened an outlet in Tokyo, we spoke with Asher Budwig, Managing Director of Lola's Cupcakes about his plans for the brand.
Social Media Wrap Up; Pizza Hut's naan bread pizza; New US Chain Set to Open in the UK; Yo! Sushi, Crepeaffaire and Harry Ramsden's Offer Hefty Student Discounts
Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media this week.
Meet the New QSR Concept Set to Shake Up the Healthy Food Market
With nearly two decades of experience in the restaurant and bar industry, Ed Martin has now set his sights on the QSR sector with the Asian inspired Yum Som set to open in the city of London later this month.
Greggs total sales rises 5%
The bakery chain also reported like for like sales growing 4.9% in the 13 weeks to 3 October 2015.
Conditions excellent for Britain’s ‘food-on-the-go’ market to resume growth
NPD Group research showed that ‘on-the-go’ visits declined by -1.8% in the year ending June 2015 but technology, innovation, healthier choices and new formats will spur growth in 2016.
16 to 24-year-olds spend the most on fast food, says research
Due to a lack of cooking skills, 16 to 24-year-olds spend more on fast food than any other age group, according to BBC's Good Food magazine poll.
Costa Extends Chop'd Trial
The coffee shop brand has extended a trial partnership with London salad brand Chop’d to offer their salads across select Costa stores.
PAUL opens new bakery in Grand Central
PAUL launched a new store in Grand Central, Birmingham.
LEON launches new store in Cheapside
The brand opened the doors of its 27th restaurant on Cheapside.
Five Guys UK team up with Osi Umenyiora, Miami Dolphin cheerleaders
To celebrate the launch of The National Football League season, Five Guys UK partnered with the Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders and British NFL star Osi Umenyiora.
McDonald's launches campaign to dispel food myths
The fast food chain's new “Good To Know” campaign tackled the commonly-held misconceptions about McDonald's ingredients.
Benugo comes to Birmingham, sets sights on Oxford Street
The brand opened its first high street café outside London, in Birmingham New Street Station.
FPA exec warns of carrier bag confusion
Martin Kersh, Executive Director of the Foodservice Packaging Association, reminded consumers of the introduction of the carrier bag charge in England.
EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Wrap Up; Chilango Opens at London Bridge; Five Guys Launch NFL Competition; Chop'd Extend Costa Trial
Here's what the QSR's were up to on social media this week.
Starbucks Mobile Order & Pay now available in the UK
The brand launched its Mobile Order & Pay in over 150 London stores.
Burger King launches Black Bun Whopper for Halloween
The brand is launching the Halloween Whopper in the UK.