UK

Shake Shack announces Cambridge opening in 2025

The brand previously opened in Birmingham Grand Central.

wagamama launches new cook book ‘soul kitchen'

The recipes are inspired by ‘food heroes’ across Asia.

McDonald’s UK extends partnership with Uber Direct

It aims to boost its ‘McDelivery’ service.

Two Magpies Bakery expands its Framlingham site

The site will now be offering the full Two Magpies’ menu.

I Am Doner launches first North American location in Toronto

They have also secured three additional store locations in the Greater Toronto Area, all set to open next year.

Chipotle introduces new AI hiring platform ‘Ava Cado’

This aims to decrease the time to hire, reduce job advertising costs, and increase hiring for hard-to-fill roles.

People want experiences – but not at the cost of food & beverage

I wrote recently on the subject of the relative importance of the F&B offer, the service standards and the environment in the dining out sector. This was in response to some current thinking that suggests when dining out consumers no longer have the food and beverage offer as a priority and are instead seeking ‘experiences’. I have said I don’t think that is the case, but that’s another article. So how does this thinking translate into what is ostensibly the transactional world of QSR? 

Phat Pasty reveals 2024 festive range

The new range focused on being attractive to the free-from market.

Promotions trend in casual dining revealed

The number of promotions in casual dining rose by 25%.

Pho Restaurant responds to ‘Pho’ trademark issue

The statement was posted in their social media accounts.