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According to the NPD Group, quick-service coffee sites are still on top in terms of servings for coffee with a 0.4% increase. Interesting, however, is the rise of servings for non-traditional sources such as quick-service burger sites (1.6%), pubs (0.7%), and bakeries (0.3%). “These outlets are expanding their coffee menus to include traditional and speciality coffees. To really stand out from the crowd, chains need to keep their coffee menus simple, with a focus on taste and quality; as these are the key factors that will drive a return visits,” Cyril Lavenant, head of foodservice UK in the NPD Group said. In contrast, we see a sharp 2.7% decline in servings for non-commercial establishments. Read the whole summary of the study here.  

The brand intends to restructure by facilitating the exit of lossmaking sites. After reviewing their business strategy, Carluccio’s announced its proposal to enter a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) in order to “to weather the headwinds affecting the industry and to return it to a stable footing.” The Italian restaurant chain’s proposal is a ‘landlord-only’ CVA, impacting 34 of the group’s lossmaking restaurants. Other landlords and creditors are not expected to be affected.

The multi-site looks forward to further expansion in the Middle East and Asia.

The sandwich brand’s will open its doors at Berlin Central Station later this year.

Analysts from Berenberg believe the fast casual brand will accelerate these features this year. Similar to 2017 growth, incremental sales contribution from takeaway and delivery is expected to continue for Vapiano this year according to a report from Berenberg, "The research identifies takeaway and delivery as the driving factors behind both growth and margin gains for the fast casual dining brand. “The expansion of this feature across Vapiano’s store estate will be crucial to the company’s growth over the medium term,” the report stated. Currently operating with over 200 restaurants globally, Vapiano has reaffirmed its target to open 33-38 restaurants in 2018, including three delayed openings from 2017. Berenberg analysts expect takeaway and delivery rollout progression to accelerate in 2018 as Vapiano believes hopes to integrate this feature in 75-85% of its restaurants by the end of the year. View the full report here.   

The brand plans to open a total of 190 outlets in 10 years.

Its parent company’s share price dipped on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

The deal would make the U.S.-based company the largest pizza chain in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The pizza delivery was brought to Windsor Castle minutes before the royal wedding reception.

Needing a quick bite no longer means eating unhealthy.

It also reported an EBITDA of £13.6m, up by 11.6% and an EBITDA margin of 22.5%.

It was launched to celebrate National Vegetarian Week which is taking place across the UK between 14–20 May.

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It has created specially-designed buckets made of bone china to celebrate the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

It has introduced its hand-decorated royal wedding cupcakes in three flavours.