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Wallet Circle offers free mobile loyalty cards to retailers, restaurants
Mobile start-up Wallet Circle announced that it is now allowing both large and small retail businesses to join its loyalty app for free.
Wallet Circle offers free mobile loyalty cards to retailers, restaurants
Mobile start-up Wallet Circle announced that it is now allowing both large and small retail businesses to join its loyalty app for free.
Costa sees sales bump following launch of Pokémon GO
Following the launch of the Pokémon GO, a mobile game that allows users to catch virtual monsters through augmented reality, the coffee shop chain reported a 30% increase in footfall across its stores.
SSP Group reports 4.8% increase in revenues
The operator of food and beverage outlets announced its trading update for the third quarter of its financial year ending 30 September 2016, covering the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 June 2016.
€3.5m investment planned for Gourmet Burger Kitchen Ireland
According to a story by FFT.ie, GBK announced that its five Irish outlets have been acquired by Gourmet Burger Kitchen Restaurants Ltd, with a €3.5m investment programme underway.
Wagamama like-for-like sales in the UK jumps 13.1%; eyes New York expansion
According to a story by The Times, the brand has acquired two new leases in New York, following its franchise deals in France, Spain, Portugal and Italy.
Byron secures £12 million funding to support growth
The premium hamburger chain announced that it has secured a new £12 million banking facility funded jointly by Santander and Royal Bank of Scotland's Corporate Transactions team until 2021.
Punch Taverns teams up with Just Eat for pub delivery
Punch Taverns announced a partnership with digital takeaway service Just Eat that will allow customers to order a meal that will be delivered to pubs.
Food-to-go is an increasingly attractive growth opportunity, says research
According to a new market assessment by IGD RetailAnalysis, more food-to-go (FTG) options have emerged in more locations, and many different operators have looked to capture a share of the market.
Le Pain Quotidien to launch in Leeds
The Belgian restaurant and boulangerie announced that it will be opening its doors in Leeds.
Over 40% of millennials snack regularly, says study
Over a third of consumers globally say they snack regularly, with the figure rising to just over 40% for young people aged 18-34, as the practice of modular eating becomes more accepted as an alternative to eating three main meals a day, according to consumer insight firm Canadean.
The Duck Truck opens second site in Shoreditch
The brand announced that it will be opening an all duck ‘casual dining experience’ eat in or take out at BOXPARK, Shoreditch.
Abokado introduces catering and delivery service
The brand launched catering and deliveries service, offering its menu available for delivery to all its customers in London.
Change Group: 'Make Brexit a plus for hospitality'
Hospitality recruiter The Change Group outlined a seven-point plan for the new UK prime minister, Theresa May, to support continued growth in British hospitality in the wake of the UK referendum decision to leave the EU.
Chop and Wok unveils new menu
The brand announced that they are launching a new menu, introducing new dishes and bringing back some customer favourites.
Starbucks brings Italian bakery Princi to customers worldwide
The coffee chain announced its role as global licensee and investor in the Italian restaurant Princi, the boutique bakery and café founded by Rocco Princi in 1986. Known for its artisan breads created from traditional family recipes, Princi’s five locations have gained popularity among customers across Milan and London.
Pizza Hut Restaurants launches emoji-themed menu
The pizza chain unveiled an "emoji-fied" menu to honour World Emoji Day on 17th July.
Nespresso launches first UK cafe in London
According to a story by Retail Times, Café Nespresso opened the doors of its Cheapside store in the City of London.
