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Consumer spending grows 4.6% in July, pubs grow 15.5%

Consumer spending grows 4.6% in July, pubs grow 15.5%

Consumer spending growth hit 4.6% in July year-on-year, according to the latest analysis of UK consumer spending by Barclaycard.

Filmore and Union opens in Ilkley

The brand opened a new store at 39 The Grove, Ilkey.

New Dunkin’ Donuts opens on Baker Street

The brand opened a new express restaurant at 191 Baker Street, London.

Burger King launches new flagship store in Paris

The store will be one of the world's largest, and will be the 4000th in the brand’s Europe, Middle East & Africa Division.

Le Pain Quotidien buys back 29 Belgian stores

The Belgian sandwich chain reacquired the franchise rights to 29 stores it has in its home country.

New Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin-Robbins store opens in Leeds

Dunkin’ Donuts announced that it will open a new restaurant in Leeds at 92 Merrion Street (the Merrion Centre).

EXCLUSIVE: Taco Bell on Their Push into the UK High Street

It has been a busy year for the US Mexican giant, who have their sights firmly set on the UK market. With more stores set to open and a new look, we went to find out more about their plans this side of the pond.

Pho comes to Manchester

The Vietnamese street food chain is opening in Manchester at the Corn Exchange on 28 August.

McDonald’s, KFC losing delivery edge in China

Startups backed by Alibaba and Tencent are taking on the fast food giants in the delivery game.

Pho set to expand following £8m investment

The Vietnamese-style restaurant chain announced a new expansion drive after receiving an £8 million investment deal from NatWest bank.

Abokado launches 25th store

The healthy food chain opened its 25th store on Goswell Road, London.

To Float or Not to Float? Pret A Manger Speculation Abounds

A story published by Reuters quoted analysts saying that the brand was well positioned to attempt a 2016 listing, however later reports poured cold water on the speculation.

Ordering websites could spell doom for high street takeaways

Takeaway food groups fear that the popularity of food-ordering websites such as Hungry House and Just Eat could run them out of business.

Square Pie partners with Dallaglio Foundation

The brand announced its partnership with Lawrence Dallaglio's charity for the next two years.

Greggs is the best eatery to work for, says study

A new study revealed that from an employee's perspective, the bakery chain is the best restaurant to work for.

Inflexion owner in talks to buy Yo! Sushi

Owner Jack Wills is reportedly negotiating to buy Yo! Sushi for about £100 million.