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DP Eurasia reports 44.1% decline in its 2020 core profit due to COVID restrictions
DP Eurasia reports 44.1% decline in its 2020 core profit due to COVID restrictions
It forecasts positive like-for-like growth in Turkey and Russia this year.
Marugame Udon to make UK debut on Liverpool Street
The restaurant is expected to open in July.
Upper Crust owner SSP Group to tap shareholders for £475m as it awaits easing of travel restrictions
The latest fundraise also marks the second time the firm has turned to shareholders for support during the pandemic.
Delivery-only sushi concept Oro eyes expansion after launching first cloud kitchen
Premises in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are already secured.
KFC, Deliveroo expand UK partnership
The delivery service will soon become available to 330 restaurants.
LEON shutters all four U.S. stores
The chain's U.S. arm filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in early February.
Pizza Express to reopen 118 restaurants on 12 April
The chain hopes to reopen indoor dining when restrictions are further lifted in May.
Greggs appoints Hope&Glory as its retained consumer PR agency
The move sees the chain bring all of its consumer brand PR under one group.
Hospitality and Tourism APPG launches consultation on towns and cities
The consultation tackles issues including business operation, business taxation and how to “rebuild these vital sectors in a green and sustainable way".
Gordon Ramsey's Street Burger to open second London site
The restaurant is set to open in April utilising outdoor seating.
Tim Hortons to open first drive-thru restaurant in Sheffield
The new restaurant will create over 50 jobs for the local community.
Over 7,500 licensed premises closed in last 12 months — report
Independent businesses have borne the brunt of closures.
Delivery concept Eggs ‘n' Stuff opens first pop-up on Holloway Road
The venture initially launched on Deliveroo last year.
Scotland's hospitality sector permitted to reopen from 26 April if COVID-19 cases decline
Cafes and restaurants will be able to open outdoors until 10pm.
45% of consumers ordering via mobile devices when dining out, survey says
Virtual and augmented reality technology are also increasingly attractive to younger adults.
McDonald's UK investigating breach of COVID safety rules: report
The fast-food chain said the accounts were "deeply concerning".
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks shareholders say no to executive pay proposal; Popeyes wants “hundreds” of restaurants in Mexico; Taco Bell trialling $1 menu items
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
