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Wagamama signs franchise deal with Percassi
The brand announced a multi-restaurant franchise deal with Percassi Food & Beverage, the holding of Percassi active in the food and beverage industry.
Wagamama signs franchise deal with Percassi
The brand announced a multi-restaurant franchise deal with Percassi Food & Beverage, the holding of Percassi active in the food and beverage industry.
Barburrito gets a massive order from Beyonce
The brand announced that it has received a large order for the pop star's crew: 441 tacos, 2 naked burritos and 78 chips with guac.
Brexit empties London restaurant tables
According to a story by Bloomberg, the U.K.’s June 23 vote to leave the European Union is having an adverse effect towards the London restaurant scene.
Costa named 'Favourite High Street Coffee Shop' for second year in a row
The brand has been named the Favourite High Street Coffee Shop at the 2016 Good Housekeeping Food Awards.
Domino's Pizza shares soar 75% in Poland since the turn of the year
According to a story by This Is Money, shares in DP Poland have risen by three quarters this year, as the brand sees popularity surge among Poles.
Vital Ingredient offers free lunch for a month in exchange for customer feedback
The brand is giving its customers the chance to win free lunch for one month by answering a customer satisfaction survey on its website.
Giraffe Stop opens at Heathrow’s Terminal 3
Working in partnership with The Restaurant Group Plc (TRG), Giraffe announced the latest addition to the ‘Giraffe Stop’ portfolio of sites at the arrivals hall at Heathrow Terminal 3.
Subway heroes the £3 Lunch in line with new Keep Discovering platform
Following the launch of its new ‘Keep Discovering’ brand platform last June, the brand is heroing the range of its popular SUBWAY £3 Lunch offer, supported with a new TV ad.
85% of consumers spent on eating out at the start of the year, says report
According to a new report from business advisory firm Deloitte, eating out remains the most popular leisure activity in the UK, with 85% of consumers spending in this area in the first three months of the year.
Leisure sector grows to £117 billion as UK consumers prefer pleasure to shopping, says research
The UK leisure market is worth £117 billion in revenue and is growing nearly twice as fast as the retail sector, according to a new state-of-the-sector report and a survey of 3,000 UK consumers from Deloitte, the business advisory firm.
Restaurant spend has increased in all regions in the last five years, says research
According to a report from Savills, the restaurant market and in particular the casual dining market has seen considerable growth over the last five years despite mixed fortunes in retail since the economic downturn. 1,800 restaurants opened in the UK during the 12 months to October 2015 (a 6.9% increase yoy), with branded restaurants increasing 55% in the past decade.
McDonald’s USA expands All Day Breakfast menu
The company will add more breakfast sandwich favorites – Biscuit Sandwiches, McMuffin Sandwiches and McGriddles – to its U.S. All Day Breakfast menu.
Costa MD stars in 'Boss vs Barista' film
The coffee shop chain unveiled a new Costa Careers YouTube series, starring Jason Cotta, recently appointed Managing Director of Costa UK and Ireland.
Pret A Manger to open its first shop on British motorways
Pret A Manger will be opening its first motorway service shop, as part of a trial partnership with Welcome Break.
Europe’s first Menchie’s opens at intu Lakeside
intu signed up American frozen yoghurt chain Menchie’s first European store at intu Lakeside, where the brand hopes to emulate the success of its 500 other outlets across 13 countries.
Just Eat to pioneer food delivery by self-driving delivery robots
The digital marketplace for takeaway food delivery has partnered with Starship Technologies to trial self-driving delivery robots on the streets of London.
LEON bags top prize at international FAB Awards 2016
The brand's store at Heathrow Terminal 2 won the top prize for fast food at the international FAB AWARDS 2016, which recognizes excellence in the airport food and beverage sector.
