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The Gentlemen Baristas opens new flagship store in East India Docks

The new site is said to be their largest one to date.

Consumer spending in restaurants grew 8.7% in 2018, study says

Extreme weather patterns and the ongoing political and economic uncertainty have been driving the overall spending.

Crussh's Soho store commemorates Veganuary by going 100% vegan this month

The food and juice bar said that this could be a permanent business model if it was well-received by customers.

Healthy fast food brand Miami Burger debuts in Reading

Some of their offerings claim to have around 70% less saturated fat than traditional fast food items.

Wimpy officially ditches plastic straws

The move is said to be part of their commitment to reduce non-recyclable waste throughout their stores.

Casual Dining Group adds new courses in development programme

The training programme for employees within the hospitality industry focuses on marketing, strategy and finance.

Tossed sees turnover fall 6.8% to £9.3 million in FY18

The company expects the figure to increase in the next financial year after acquiring Vital Ingredient last March.

Greggs unveils new vegan sausage roll

The new item was launched after a petition for the item was signed by more than 20,000 people.

Coca-Cola completes acquisition of Costa Coffee

The news comes after the beverage company gained the approval of the sale in the European Union and China.

Esquires Coffee to launch new outlet in Leicester

The upcoming site is set to serve its coffee range by January 2019.

Smooth booking processes and recognition of a special occasion impacts restaurant reviews, study says

Holding occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries are said to be ‘make or break moments’ for operators.

Papa John's opens a new store in Peterborough

This is their second store in the area.

Harry Ramsden's reaches their 90th anniversary

The brand currently has over 35 outlets across the UK.