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£7.8 billion worth of trading due to be wiped out due to new tier system, UKHospitality claims
£7.8 billion worth of trading due to be wiped out due to new tier system, UKHospitality claims
The trade body says the new restrictions place 98% of the UK's hospitality trade in tiers 2 or 3.
Zia Lucia to open fifth London site in Wandsworth
It will launch alongside an e-commerce site made by the chain’s founders.
Rosa's Thai Cafe launches first Pad Thai DIY kits
Each kit contains a QR link to a step-by-step cookalong video with the brand’s founder.
Pizza Hut Delivery partners with Beyond Meat for plant-based pizzas
The items will be trialled in only five locations.
Choppaluna opens first flagship UK store
The brand also has plans to open their next store in Berlin by January 2021.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Largest U.S. franchisee bidding to buy NPC International; Chipotle CEO sees staffing shortages worsening; Starbucks to close 100 more U.S. stores next year
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
KFC eyes 5,400 more jobs by end-2020
Some of the jobs will be funded by the government’s Kickstart scheme.
Cashless kiosk screens, sushi robots amongst features in Itsu's new store concept
Similar stores are in the pipeline.
Subway caught in rent dispute with franchisees' landlords
Landlords claim the chain is exploiting the ban on evictions.
VAT cut to be extended for hospitality sector, chancellor says
The measure is expected to help support more than 150,000 businesses through the winter period.
Slim Chickens to open ninth UK site in Manchester's Trafford centre
This will be the chain’s third opening this year.
Papa John's opens newest store in West Sussex
The restaurant is located at the Bunn Leisure Family Resort in Selsey.
Insurance policyholders win test case for COVID-19 claims
The insurers can appeal against the decision.
Caffe Nero taps KPMG to negotiate high street rent cuts: report
The chain has 660 stores domestically.
Tossed bought out from administration by former directors
All of the chain’s staff were made redundant prior to the acquisition.
Nando's, Deliveroo ink delivery deal
The tie-up also allows customers to order via the chain’s website.
Pizza Hut Restaurants to shutter 29 outlets
About 450 people will lose their jobs as a result.
