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Hero Brands’ virtual arm launches ‘Sides’ concept
Hero Brands’ virtual arm launches ‘Sides’ concept
The chicken brand was created with British YouTube group The Sidemen.
Strong demand in Turkey lifts DP Eurasia’s sales
Digital continues to be the main driver of the business, the company said.
Modern Indian delivery brand Jhakaas opens first site
The concept is the brainchild of Dayashankar Sharma, the executive chef behind fine-dining Indian restaurant Heritage Dulwich.
Wendy's eyes 50 UK openings in 2022
Revenues at the restaurants it has opened this year are “far more” than the chain had expected.
Le Pain Quotidien makes cage-free eggs commitment
It joins a growing number of food companies that have announced global commitments to eliminate the use of cages in their egg supply chains.
Pret A Manger to further expand in Middle East
The chain also appointed two more companies in the UK as part of its roster of franchisees.
Weekly Global News Wrap: MOD Pizza plans to go public; Papa John’s to boost presence in Africa; FAT Brands to acquire another chicken concept
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Domino’s to create 650 new jobs in Ireland
It also has to open an additional 10 stores over the next two years.
Greggs sees vegan sausage roll shortage due to Britain’s supply chain disruption
The item was launched by the high street group in 2019 and helped to serve up a significant sales boost in the same year.
2022 menus should consider provenance, innovation: Bidfresh
53% of consumers are actively counting calories or checking sugar content.
UK restaurant insolvencies up 31% in last quarter
Accountancy group UHY Hacker Young expects many more insolvencies to come as creditors begin to pursue debts.
Yard Sale Pizza opens ninth pizza shop in Crofton Park
To celebrate the opening, the business will be offering one street within the shops’ delivery radius a chance to win pizza for the entire area.
Fast casual pizza concept Gallio to open first permanent site
The 3,000 square ft site in Canary Wharf, will accommodate up to 96 covers.
Amidst £750m float talks, Yo Sushi parent kicks off talks with potential buyers: report
The dual-track process is seen as a turnaround in the chain’s performance.
Social Media Wrap Up: LEON’s faux-turkey burger; Las Iguanas’ “carbon-friendly” cocktails; Abokado’s newest vegan dumplings revealed
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King parent gobbles Firehouse Subs; Sweetgreen raises US$364m in IPO; Inside Starbucks, Amazon Go’s new concept store
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Domino’s yodels for pizza in first UK Christmas ad campaign
The chain wanted a campaign that differentiated from the emotional ads usually seen this time of year.
