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Itsu, Heavenly Desserts to launch in Stratford next year
Itsu, Heavenly Desserts to launch in Stratford next year
The Asian-inspired QSR chain has 70 locations, whilst the luxury dessert brand is currently located in 19 sites across the UK.
Azzurri Group posts £16.5m net loss in FY2019
The casual dining company says it sees no financial difficulties ahead given its “robust” balance sheet.
Takeaway chief says he does not want to overpay in £4.3bn Just Eat bid: report
This is despite a higher unsolicited offer from rival Prosus.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen's revenue down 7% amidst debt restructuring
The chain says the fall was driven by site closures and Brexit-prompted uncertainty.
PizzaExpress owner keeping lenders waiting for debt talks: report
Hony Capital acquired PizzaExpress in a £900m leveraged buyout five years ago.
Old Chang Kee eyes second London outlet launch
The Singaporean fast casual chain has more than 100 outlets across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia.
Dunkin' slated to debut in Belgium ‘as early as next year': report
The doughnut chain has more than 3,100 stores in over 30 countries outside the US.
Greece-based Hans & Gretel makes UK debut
The fairy-tale inspired dessert store has six sites in Greece and one in Cyprus.
LEON, Costa Coffee amongst brands piloting refill option
The Refill campaign will save over 100 million single-use bottles from entering the sewage system by the end of 2019.
Chilango in talks of restructuring: report
The talks came after the chain raised £5.8m from selling its so-called “Burrito Bonds”.
Wheelcake Island opens its third London site
The pancake concept’s other locations are in Old Spitafields Market and Seven Dials Market.
Burger King's plant-based whopper lands in 2,500 Europe locations: report
The Rebel Whopper features the The Vegetarian Butcher’s plant-based patties.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks' largest roastery; Subway's new CEO; TGI Friday's to go public
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Patty&Bun to reopen in Liverpool St.
The refurbished store will have a 40-50 seating capacity and 15-covers take-away segment.
Bella Italia drives family experience with “Family Games Hour”
The new concept will feature classic board games from 15:00 to 17:00 daily.
Tortilla, Starbucks to open in Euston Station early December
SSP Group currently operates restaurant chains in 600 sites nationwide.
Social Media Wrap Up: Krispy Kreme's Pudsey Donut; Pizza Express' $1 Snowball Doughball; Pret's Christmas gluten-free bread
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
