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Domino's UK system sales increase 9.8%
Domino's UK system sales increase 9.8%
The increase is driven by new store openings and strong like-for-like performance of 6.1%.
UK consumers are becoming creatures of habit: The NPD Group
One in four would go for a foodservice outlet if they get good pricing, convenience, and the right customer experience.
Global News Wrap Up: Burger King takes on net neutrality; Starbucks Coffee Company now offers sick leave; Krispy Kreme unveils new Glazed Doughnut flavour
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Pilgrims to launch Hawaiian pizza; McDonald's releases list of meals under 600kcal; West Cornwall Pasty unveils Everybody Pasty range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Mid-market casual dining sector is under pressure in 2018: research
Although the new report from Christie & Co suggests that continued growth is expected in the fast casual and high-end casual sectors.
Greggs to host Valentine's candlelit dining experience
Greggs has teamed up with OpenTable to introduce a candlelit dinner in its shops for the very first time.
DP Eurasia delivers 32.8% sales growth
It announced that the increase in annual sales was helped by the expansion of its store networks and boost from online orders.
Starbucks EMEA sales fall
EMEA sales fell 1% for the quarter ending Dec 31st, with transactions down 4%.
Pre-packaged sandwiches produce biggest carbon footprint: research
UK’s annual consumption of sandwiches has a greater impact on the environment than the use of 8 million cars, scientists claimed.
Crêpeaffaire to triple number of units with £2m funding by BGF
The multi-site crêperie brand will use the funding to expand across the UK and internationally.
Platform Pizza launches digital ordering
After the roll out of the digital ordering platform, the brand hopes to follow this up with their mobile ordering app soon.
Comptoir Libanais makes regional debut at Grand Central
The Lebanese restaurant is due to open in March.
New national drinking water scheme to cut plastic bottle use by millions
People will be able to refill water bottles for free in tens of thousands of places in England.
Deliveroo and MEATliquor launch Ecstatic Meal for grown ups
Deliveroo teamed up with MEATliquor to launch Ecstatic Meal, a grown-up version of a childhood classic.
Lynx Purchasing releases buying insights with new guide
The specialist is launching a new insight guide titled The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Purchasing Teams.
Joe Delucci's Gelato bought out of administration
It has been purchased by a group of investors headed up by the firm’s former operations manager Alexandra Beer.
Honest Burgers unveils brand new Disco Bistro Burger
The new Disco Bistro special is a collaboration with Carl Clarke, the chef behind Chick 'n' Sours.
