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UK 2024: Year in Review

We look back at the highs and lows of the UK’s multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.

Badiani announced partnership with Italian chocolatier Slitti

The gelato brand will launch several new menu items that feature Slitti products.

Pizza Pilgrims is the 7th best pizzeria in the world

The pizzeria was also awarded Pizza of the Year 2024 for its Salsiccia e Friarielli pizza.

8 in 10 are dining out in Christmas survey reveals

Rewards-based promotions could be the secret to stimulating demand.

Tortilla to give out hundreds of free quesadillas to workers

A new research reveals that Brits prefer warmer options like toasties or quesadillas.

Auntie Anne’s sales trend upwards over 10%

This reflected the growing demand for its freshly baked, handcrafted pretzels.

SSP Group plans profit recovery and margin growth in Continental Europe

This comes after it reported a ‘disappointing’ performance for 2024.

2 in 5 UK diners opt for deals in restaurant bookings

London emerged as the UK’s top hotspot for discount dining.

Fans give Papa Johns' new festive pizza thumbs up

They have also launched a new festive hot deal, with any large pizza for £12.

Regional differences shape UK restaurant distribution

Burger chains are evenly distributed whilst chicken chains cluster in suburban areas.

Doughnut Time Germany buys UK brand rights

The brand announced that it is looking for new partners in the country.