UK
Costa total sales rise 16.7%
Costa total sales rise 16.7%
The latest report from Whitbread PLC showed that the coffee chain’s total sales grew for the 24 weeks to 13 August 2015.
EXCLUSIVE: Dunkin' Donuts Franchisee on Their Plans for London and How They Plan to Take on Their Competitors
Following the recent opening of their first central London location in Baker Street, we spoke with Dunkin' Donuts franchisee Ketan Patel from DDMG Ltd about their plans for new store openings and how Dunkin' Donuts is expanding its offering to take market share from competitors.
EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Wrap Up; Nando's Launch Music Exchange; Yo! Sushi Offer 30% Off; KFC Add New Chicken Rice Box to their Menu
Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media this week.
Pod launches new autumn menu
The brand unveiled a new menu inspired by flavours from Morocco, the Middle East and India.
McDonald's US and Canada to switch to cage-free eggs
The fast food chain announced that it will switching to cage-free eggs for its nearly 16,000 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada over the next 10 years.
Subway launches new Beef Pastrami Melt Sub
The sandwich chain will introduce a new Beef Pastrami Melt Sub to the menu for a limited time in the UK and Ireland.
Costa launches new limited edition roast
The coffee shop brand announced the new Old Paradise Street Limited Roast No.9 to join Old Paradise Street range.
KFC licenses APT Test and Learn for Sites software
KFC UK and Ireland has signed an agreement to license Applied Predictive Technologies (APT) Test & Learn for Sites software to test across its restaurants.
Greggs releases limited edition chocolate bar
In support of Cheryl Fernandez-Versini’s charity, Cheryl’s Trust, the bakery chain unveiled the limited edition Belgian Chocolate Crunch bar.
Domino’s renews X Factor App partnership
Domino’s UK teams up with The X Factor app for the third consecutive year, working in conjunction with ITV, FremantleMedia UK and Syco Entertainment.
The Peri Boyz introduces the Cheeky Nandos song
A story published by the Metro covered the Cheeky Nandos by Peri Boyz (aka Vujanic, Mim and Klayze), dedicated to "those who like their chicken medium spiced".
Papa John's International names new execs
The pizza chain announced the promotions of Robert Thompson and Edmond Heelan.
How Mexican restaurants have taken over London
A story by City AM explained the rise of the 'burrito boom' that is dominating the streets of London.
Costa named 'top high street coffee chain'
Good Housekeeping's 11th Annual Food Awards named Costa as voters' top pick for high street coffee chains.
Leon joins sugar tax movement
The fast food chain announced that it will be introducing a 10p levy on all drinks containing added sugar from September 17th.
Is there cheese and ham in your cheese and ham pizza?
A story by the Daily Mail reported that as much as two-thirds of High Street takeaway cheese and ham pizzas didn't actually contain either of the key ingredients.
PizzaExpress to end payment card fee on staff tips
PizzaExpress is set to remove the 8% administration fee on tips made by electronic card payments from October 6th onwards.