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YO! Sushi rebrands to highlight menu offerings into its new 121-character name
YO! Sushi rebrands to highlight menu offerings into its new 121-character name
The name change has started in its Richmond branch, which now has a 12ft long sign.
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Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
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Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Plant-based burger chain Neat Burger makes debut in London
The new concept has 14 franchises planned in the next two years.
Three south London-based restaurants to open at Elephant Park
It follows the launch of the leasing of 16 food and beverage units at the site.
Number of food establishments compliant with food hygiene law climbed: FSA
More businesses are given food hygiene ratings of 3, 4 or 5.
Grab-and-go concept Inigo Sushi Rolls appoints liquidator
The liquidation comes almost a year after it launched a £350,000 crowdfunding campaign.
Nine Taylor St. Baristas Cafes to re-brand to Black Sheep Coffee
The Department of Coffee and Social Affairs still plans to revive Taylor St. Baristas.
Pizza Express launches treasure hunt for “golden dough balls” worth £50,000
Fifty people will win a £1,000-worth Pizza Express gift card.
Pizza Hut sales dips to £214m in 2018
Despite the decline, its CFO stated that the chain is “well-placed to respond to changing market conditions”.
Costa Coffee opens its first “commuter-focused” store
It is one of eight mini-stores set to open at stations across London.
Healthy concept Choppaluna debuts in the UK
The brand says it already has inked 12 franchise agreements.
Fulham Shore reports revenue increase, boosted by Franco Manca chain
The company is set to open a new Franco Manca and The Real Greek site.
YO! Sushi extends partnership with Tesco
This follows the conducted trials in two Extra hypermarkets in October 2018.
Deliveroo signs multi-year partnership with The FA
The partnership will make Deliveroo become England’s first sleeve sponsor.
Ahi Poké partners with allplants for a limited-edition vegan poké bowl
It is available for three months in Ahi Poké shop locations and through Deliveroo.
Bidcorp reclaims KFC delivery contract in the UK
The firm had been taking back some of the KFC deliveries since late 2018.
