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LEON to serve up Thai offerings in new fast food pop-up
17 Apr 18
It has partnered with Aylmer Aaharn to launch the first location of Tuk Shop.
Domino's introduces 150,000 delivery hotspots at US destinations
17 Apr 18
Executives say the move opens new sales opportunities for the company.
Ice cream sandwich brand Yolkin lands in Chinatown London
9 Apr 18
The brand’s first permanent ice cream macaron shop will open on 24 Rupert Street.
Bao concept BunCo makes its UK debut
3 Apr 18
The new outlet is due to open in London later this year.
Percol Coffee to launch sustainable pop-up shop in Old Street Station
2 Apr 18
Free Percol coffee awaits customers who will bring their own reusable cups.
Deliveroo unveils pop-ups programme to support street food brands
20 Mar 18
This initiative will give street food brands 12 week slots at Deliveroo Editions sites to become a permanent partner.
Starbucks showcases Costa Rican coffee farm to visitors
12 Mar 18
Visitors will have the chance to experience coffee from seed to cup and see firsthand the agronomy work.
Pizza Express converts 50 outlets with live music shows
6 Mar 18
Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp has been amongst who appeared at Pizza Express live events.
SSP to launch new premium restaurant bar concept in Belfast
6 Mar 18
Sip & Stone is set to open at the beginning of March 2018 in Belfast International Airport.
Dirty Bones to launch a plant-inspired food concept in Shoreditch
23 Feb 18
Dirty Vegan will launch as a pop-up concept hosted at Dirty Bones Shoreditch on the 5th and 12th of March.
LEON cooks up Asian cuisine venture
15 Feb 18
It teamed up with Thai food group, Aylmer Aaharn, to launch a joint venture in Central London this Spring.
CHIK'N to run first test kitchen in Camden
6 Feb 18
The brand announced running a test kitchen at The Roundhouse bar and cafe until the 10th of February.
Deliveroo launches artisan bakery offering
6 Feb 18
The Treat Yo-Self Bakery offers premium twists on British classic bakes.
Greggs to host Valentine's candlelit dining experience
30 Jan 18
Greggs has teamed up with OpenTable to introduce a candlelit dinner in its shops for the very first time.
Nando's launches new format 'nino' restaurant in Twickenham
23 Jan 18
The name ‘nino’ takes inspiration from the brands Afro-Portuguese roots and roughly translated means ‘little version of'....
Nando's new studio caters to aspiring musicians
23 Jan 18
Nando’s Soho offers professional equipment for producers, artists and DJs in the restaurant’s surroundings.
SSP opens new concept Factory Bar & Kitchen at Birmingham Airport
19 Dec 17
The bar will offer a range of 13 premium draught beers, bottled beers and a selection of wines and spirits.
Rosa's Thai Cafe Soho to convert to a vegetarian restaurant
14 Nov 17
The first Rosa’s Thai Veggie is set to launch in January 2018.
Whitbread launches cookhouse and pub concept in Oldbury
7 Nov 17
The company has also confirmed three further openings over the next few months.
New delivery service with a difference launches in Oxford
26 Oct 17
Oxford Orders launched to connect local businesses with local customers.
Carluccio's launches first vegetarian pop-up Cucina Verde
17 Oct 17
It marks the arrival of the brand’s autumn and winter menu.
Why Paul Hollywood is on a roll
25 Sep 17
KNEAD opens at Euston Station, with plans for further outlets.
KFC China launches “Smile to Pay” facial recognition system
5 Sep 17
It is the first commercial application of the technology worldwide.
Domino's teams up with Ford Motor Co. to launch self-driving cars
30 Aug 17
Following its launch in the US, the UK is also set to experience the futuristic delivery method.
Burger King has launched its own cryptocurrency in Russia
29 Aug 17
Whoppercoin will be accepted as payment at Burger Kings across Russia.
Crussh kick starts new vegetarian fit food and juice bar concept
24 Aug 17
It will launch in Holland & Barrett health food stores on 22nd August.
Pret to keep veggie fridges in shops for the rest of summer
4 Aug 17
It also launched this month’s chef’s specials, available until the 4th of September.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Subway refreshes its stores with new design; McDonald's rolls out its sweet selection to increase sales; The cheesier, the better for most QSRs
25 Jul 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Chop and Wok launches customised smart cars
25 Jul 17
The smart cars will deliver orders from the Selly Oak store.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Fast food industry in Zimbabwe takes a hit after kaylight packaging ban; CaliBurger to employ a robotic fry cook in 2018; QSR chicken brands to re-enter India after KFC plight
18 Jul 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Dirty Bones supports foodie culture with Foodie Instagram Pack
7 Jul 17
It has launched London's first-ever ‘Foodie Instagram Pack’ at Denman Street.
Burger King Russia soon to accept BTC payments
4 Jul 17
This is poised to be a major development to the cryptocurrency in Eastern Europe.
LEON switches to 100% UK solar power for the summer
27 Jun 17
The solar energy that will power LEON will come from over 1,000 sites across the UK.
Pret A Manger trials veggie fridges
13 Jun 17
Veggie fridges are going to appear in Pret restaurants around the country.  CEO Clive Schlee wrote on his blog that the trial is a...
Free Spirit sets to shake up adult soft drink market
7 Nov 16
A new premium adult fruit drink brand has arrived.
Greggs launches delivery service in Newcastle ahead of national roll out
18 Oct 16
The brand's sausage rolls could soon be delivered to Newcastle customers.
New crisp and dip concept comes to Soho
11 Oct 16
Crisps served on a conveyor belt.
EXCLUSIVE: Meet the UK's Newest QSR and Hear About their Ambitious Plans
20 Sep 16
Ribs & Burgers is well known in Australia, where they have amassed a loyal following.
M Restaurants ramps up expansion plans
19 Jul 16
Martin Williams, Founder of M Restaurants, announced that he will be ramping up his expansion plans post Brexit with a sister offering – M...
Tom's Kitchen set to open two new sites
19 Jul 16
The group of restaurants and delis founded by chef Tom Aikens, announced the launch of Tom’s Kitchen Birmingham, as well as its first...

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