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Upper Crust owner SSP sees revenues improve

Upper Crust owner SSP sees revenues improve

60% of its outlets are open now compared to 30% at the end of March.

Tortilla announces IPO plans, eyes 45 new sites

The business has ‘shown itself to be extraordinarily well positioned’ throughout the pandemic, it said.

Franco Manca secures site in London’s Blackheath Village

It currently has 55 restaurants situated across the UK.

Just Eat, MasterChef host Gregg Wallace team up for healthy eating pilot

Insights from the scheme will be used to create a programme to offer support for independents.

Nathan's Famous teams up with Tommy's Diner to expand in France

Last year, over 700 million Nathan's Famous hot dogs were sold.

Popeyes to open first UK outlet in London’s Westfield Stratford

New sites will be announced "imminently", the chain said.

‘Serious lack of competence’: Patisserie Valerie auditors fined £2.3m

The FRC said Grant Thornton had "missed red flags" and failed to "question information provided by management". 

Pret A Manger planning to open 200 shops as sales bounce back

The chain’s parent firm and co-founder are spending £100 million on the expansion plan.

Papa John’s promotes new Fresh Soul range with music-inspired campaign

The new global campaign will first run across the UK and EMENA.

Weekly Global News Wrap: U.S. drive-thrus slow down; McDonald’s Happy Meals going green; RBI targets net-zero emissions

Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.

Prezzo, Itsu announce pay rises amidst recruitment crisis

The sector is refining their approaches to staff retention.

Dunkin' Donuts to open two new Nottinghamshire stores

One of the new branches will be in the Nottingham city centre.

Megan’s expecting to have 22 sites by end-2022

The chain appointed two new directors to support their future growth plans.