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Esquires opens 50th store in UK

Esquires opens 50th store in UK

It plans to open five new stores in the first half of 2023.

Byron Burger shutters 9 restaurants

This comes after the news that its operator is offloading the business.

Subway mulls potential US$10b sale of sandwich brand: report

The company has reportedly retained advisers in the early stages of a sales plan.

Bakery cafe Cooplands sales grew by 30%

Inflation and tight consumer spending affect profits for the next 12 months.

Israeli bakery cafe Roladin makes UK debut

The bakery operates 94 stores in its home market.

Pret A Manger launches its first vegan cheese sandwiches

This is also the first time the restaurant to use a cheese alternative for its menu.

Hospitality employees asked to work longer hours during the holidays: report

Some employees had to work over 48 hours per week during December.

Pizza Piligrims launches new Nutelleria at Kingly Court location

It will serve several desserts and appetisers like pizza rings and coffee with Nutella.

Byron Burger owner to offload business

This latest development could see 21 of its restaurants close.

Foodservice price inflation surges over 20% in November

This marks the 10th month of double-digit inflation.

Greggs adds four vegan items to menu

The new vegan menu was made available last week.

Subway launches two new subs in January

The sandwich restaurant is also launching a new snack.

Restaurant Group enters into new £340m debt terms with lenders

The company owns brands such as Wagamama, and Frankie & Benny’s.

Döner Shack named UK's top fast-casual franchise in Elite Franchise Top 100

Berlin street-food concept Döner Shack has been named the UK's number one fast-casual franchise in the Elite Franchise Top 100.

Pizza Hut Delivery awards grant to support underrepresented entrepreneurs

The program is in partnership with Hatch Enterprise and Groundwork.