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Chaiiwala opens 105th UK outlet

Chaiiwala opens 105th UK outlet

The brand aims to open 500 global outlets within the next decade.

Pret A Manger unveils new 'Super Plates' range

To mark the launch, Pret will give away 30 Super Plates at select UK locations on 9 July.

LEON sees 81% spike in app orders following rewards programme launch

The brand is currently exploring ways to expand the programme by adding more food offerings.

Cooks Coffee store sales up by 27.8% in Q1

The company’s total group sites increased to 95 across the UK&I as of June.

Starbucks UK reopens fast-track programme application

The initiative will accept over 20 new participants this year.

The Big Table Group narrows net loss to £3.5m in 2024

The annual loss recorded was down from £13m in the preceding year.

Shake Shack, AngloThai chef partner for one-day menu

Proceeds from sales will be donated to the agroecological farm GROW.

Costa Coffee unveils revamped Great Portland Street location

The revamp is part of Costa’s wider effort to modernise its Central London stores.

Visibility should be top priority for QSR brands

QSRs without insight into each asset across stores may be left behind. 

Sandwich Sandwich seeks UK expansion through franchising

Scaling beyond Bristol would take more than just momentum.

Delivery, takeaway sales up by 1.8% in May

The rise is linked to cool, wet weather that kept more people indoors and ordering in.

Promotional pressure mounts in the pizza delivery segment.

Some delivery platforms are intent on undercutting pizza brands on promotions.

Reward system needs reboot to keep casual diners coming back

Customers who are rewarded early tend to spend more over time.

Booker launches CaterPro packaging line for the QSR sector

The range features 255 disposable packaging and catering essentials.

Black Sheep Coffee completes 9-site expansion across Tyne & Wear

Dhesi Food & Beverages Ltd. will oversee the brand’s expansion.