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Starbucks UK tests first-ever paper cup charge

Starbucks UK tests first-ever paper cup charge

It announced a 5p paper cup charge trial in 35 stores* across the city, west end, and west London.

Cost of fish and chips to increase amidst price pressure

Coupled with poor catching reported from vessels, prices are rising fast, with less availability to meet demand.

Subway reveals calorie total of six-inch subs in new campaign

Its calorie total is found on the stores' menu boards, as well as on the Subcard app and online at subway.com.

Caffè Nero UK sales up 3.7%

It also announced plans to open a further 85 stores worldwide and to create a further 650 jobs in 2018.

F&B operators hopeful for growth amidst rising costs: CGA survey

Leaders in the eating and drinking out sector show optimism for drinks-led businesses, in particular.

Cut + Grind wins National Burger of The Year

Cut + Grind in King’s Cross bags the title of National Burger Of The Year at the National Burger Awards 2018.

MEATliquor Queensway to host exclusive event for members

Tickets are £50 and will include ice go karting, meat treats, and booze.

Pizza Hut's Cheesy Bites make a comeback

It will also launch a “Cheesy Bites Appreciation Society” to celebrate the comeback.

Dirty Bones to launch a plant-inspired food concept in Shoreditch

Dirty Vegan will launch as a pop-up concept hosted at Dirty Bones Shoreditch on the 5th and 12th of March.

UK police warns customers to stop calling over KFC closures

They said "fried chicken is not a police matter".

KFC closes 562 UK restaurants amidst logistics problems

KFC said the issues were down to "teething problems" with a new delivery partner.

McDonald's to offer healthier Happy Meals across 120 markets

It announced the company’s long-term global growth plan to impact children’s meals.

Global News Wrap Up: Jollibee raises stake in Smashburger; Taco Bell's CEO steps down; Chicken and chip shortage hits KFC UK

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Subway launches a vegan steak sub

The ‘Vegan Delite’ has made is debut in a dozen locations in Finland.

Red's True Barbecue closes London site

It has closed its only London restaurant after less than three years of trading citing "current market forces".

Shaftesbury welcomes three new dessert operators in Newport Court

The lineup includes TSUJIRI, Guo C 100, and RORO at 34.