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Carluccio’s launches fresh produce range in 300 Sainsbury’s stores
Carluccio’s launches fresh produce range in 300 Sainsbury’s stores
The 16-strong selection includes three fresh pasta variations.
Wagamama to fully reopen five London restaurants as customers go back to offices
The chain said the reopening demonstrates their “confidence after the lockdowns and the need to meet demand for their iconic dishes.”
Papa John’s opens first store in Bridgend
The chain now has over 500 UK stores.
Papa John’s has opened its first store in Bridgend near Cardiff, located on Tremains Road.
Paeonia celebrates Vietnamese Lunar New Year with red envelope giveaway
The envelopes will contain vouchers but five of them will contain up to £50 in cash.
Off-premise sales boost DP Eurasia’s FY21 performance
Whilst there has been an increase in daily new COVID-19 cases since December, the company said it is subject to any material operational constraints.
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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES
QSR Media UK to hold physical Conference & Awards in London
The day will feature a bespoke roster of speakers and panelists from QSR and fast casual restaurant brands.
Honest Burgers opens store with entirely plant-based menu
The “V Honest” concept offers four recipes using a plant burger and two using faux-chicken.
Poke House pursuing London IPO, aggressive UK growth
It is projecting more than €100 million (£83 million) in revenue this year.
Deliveroo reports 36% rise in Q4 gross transaction value
This is despite a difficult yearly comparison when new lockdown restrictions were coming into force.
Papa John’s opens new store in Melton Mowbray
The company continues to be on the lookout for those interested in running multiple stores or opening-up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.
Limited to no meat intake for nearly half of Brits: study
Meat reduction has returned to around the level seen in 2019 following a dip in 2020, Mintel said.
Saint Espresso launches store at London’s Angel Central shopping centre
The chain boasts coffee that is sourced ethically and transparently from small producers across the world.
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Choppaluna to open restaurant in Scotland’s Glasgow City Centre
The brand previously revealed it will open ten sites this year.
