UK
Subway renews green energy plans
The brand’s new supply contract with Scottish Power will look to save over 30,000 tonnes of carbon per year.
A new Mediterranean street food brand opens its doors
Inspired by the vibrant market stalls and the smoking grills of the Middle East, Sesame is a new food-offering in the heart of Covent Garden.
Costa unveils gluten-free range for summer
The coffee chain is launching its new Free Range Egg and Slow Roasted Tomato Gluten-Free Wrap as part of its new Summer food and drink range.
Starbucks set to complete its EarthSleeve initiative
This summer the coffee chain aims to complete the global rollout of its hot cup sleeves, called EarthSleeve, which are made from less paper and more post-consumer content than Starbucks previous cup sleeves.
Shake Shack launches second store in London
The brand’s Westfield Stratford City store opened last May 20th.
Tortilla opens on Finchley Road
The fast-casual Burrito restaurant opened the doors to its 22nd restaurant on Finchley Road.
Costa Eco Pod launches in Telford
The UK’s first ‘zero energy’ coffee shop opened its doors.
EXCLUSIVE: SOCIAL MEDIA WRAP UP - Zing Zing's Sepp Blatter Platter, McDonald's Summer Outfit Giveaway and Yo! Sushi's First Kiosk Set to Open
Here's what the QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
EXCLUSIVE: IN FOCUS: Data Shows the Importance of Delivery to the Fast Food Industry
As delivery specialists such as Just Eat, Hungry House and Deliveroo battle it out for market supremacy, data from the NPD Group reveals why this sector of the market is becoming an increasingly imporant source of revenues for QSRs.
EXCLUSIVE: Potbelly's Plans to Shake Up the UK Sandwich Market
Following the recent announcement that US sandwich chain Potbelly planned to open in the UK, we sat down with Master Franchise holder Akbar Sheikh from Sheikh Holdings to learn more about their plans for the UK.
Vital Ingredient offers corporate catering made easy
Healthy food platters for any event.
YO! Sushi teams up with Big Hero 6
The Japanese food chain is set to launch a pop up themed restaurant for kids with the release of the award-winning movie on DVD and Blu-ray.
Pret A Manger set to Open at John Radcliffe Hospital
The food chain will open the doors to its first hospital location next month, in Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital.
Simply Food 'exceeds expectations' in growth
The food retailer performs “ahead of expectations” as Marks and Spencer group sales increase by 0.4% to £10.3 billion in the past year.
KFC gives customers keyboard in trays to avoid greasy smartphones
For a limited time in Germany, customers could enjoy eating with their hands while texting or browsing their phones.
Greggs stops selling bread loaves in selected shops
The bakery food-on-the-go retailer noted that as customer shopping habits veer towards other products, their brand needs to adapt accordingly.