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Pret A Manger enters self-service coffee scene with new ‘Express’ format
Pret A Manger enters self-service coffee scene with new ‘Express’ format
The chain, whose city centre outlets were hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions, describes the move as the next step in its ‘transformation” strategy.
Taco Bell to open restaurant in Castleford
This will be the brand’s 74th UK restaurant opening.
Social Media Wrap Up: Tim Hortons to open trio of outlets in Northern Ireland; Dishoom reaches new donation milestone; Cooplands, Maitre Choux unveil Halloween pastries
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Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s U.S. stores reach gender pay parity; Panera’s ‘climate positive’ pledge; Buffalo Wild Wings tries frying robot
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How can chains balance customer acquisition and managing reduced staff numbers?
Flipdish UK country manager Fionn Hart makes a case for digital interface solutions as an answer.
Domino’s Pizza planning to hire 8,000 delivery drivers in UK and Ireland
This marks the second hiring spree of the year for the company.
Labour, materials shortages driving up price inflation: report
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index predicts continued inflation over the remainder of 2021.
German Doner Kebab to open first Saudi Arabia restaurant in November
It is slated to have 100 restaurants over the next five years as part of a master franchise deal.
Neat Burger plans 30 new sites after getting $70m valuation
Regional expansion is also planned for 2022.
Caffè Nero aiming for “dozens” of new stores in next 12 months
Its founder says the chain’s on the road to recovery.
Just Eat Takeaway.com orders rose 25% in Q3, company says
Britain delivered the sharpest growth.
Managed restaurants, pubs and bars grow 42% in September
The bounce back also marks a second successive month of year-on-year increases.
Island Poké opens outlet in London’s Richmond
Two new outlets are also set to open in Clapham and Notting Hill in early 2022.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino’s U.S. same-store sales cools; McDonald’s to test plant-based burger in U.S., Popeyes’ celebrity hot sauce
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Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald’s launches climate guide; Barburrito’s Super Sweet 16 Burrito; Pizza Hut seeks ‘chief crust taster’
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Hospitality sector loses nearly 1,000 more sites since July
Cost, staff and supply pressures continue to mount.
Burger King UK getting ready for £600m London listing: report
The company is understood to be in advanced discussions with potential advisers.
