UK

Richard Franks, Managing Director of Apostophe, the patisserie and coffee shop chain has stepped down from his position.

The Vietnamese street food restaurant hired nine youngsters from a youth centre in Harpurhey.

After being gone almost a decade, the fish and chips brand is set to open its doors once more in Saudi Arabia.

Data released by Barclaycard revealed that contactless spending has more than trebled in the last 12 months.

Sajid Javid is looking into reports of fast food chains withholding tips from staff.

According to a story by the Mirror, McDonalds rolled out digital touchscreens into 100 of its outlets around the UK.

The ice cream brand announced the grand opening of a new shop in Manchester, located at 191, Wilmslow Road.

International cuisine and niche ingredients are influencing food sold by high street operators.

New research from Mintel found that many Brits are now looking for a ‘better burger’.

According to a story by the Telegraph, restaurants will now warn diners of consuming rare meat, under plans drawn up by the food watchdog.

On September 3, the brand is hosting a party with beers and burritos at the Tortilla Oxford Circus.

In 2014, West Cornwall Pasty Company went into administration before being bought out by private equity. Since that time, new management has worked hard to turn the brand around with a new focus, new look and a focus on an enhanced product offering.

Here's what the QSR's were up to on social media this week.

The Mexican food chain is opening its seventh UK outlet on Wednesday, September 2nd in Peel St, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

Burger King proposed that on Peace Day, September 21st, 2015, the two restaurants create a ‘McWhopper’.

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