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Britvic unveils new trade website to maximise soft drink sales
Britvic unveils new trade website to maximise soft drink sales
																					
							The new online platform aims to help operators prepare for the arrival of the soft drinks levy.
						
					
					
				Esquires Coffee secures Putney site for new shop and headquarters
																					
							The company intends to launch its new cafe bistro model on site.
						
					
					
				Chop and Wok lands in Erdington
																					
							The brand has announced that a new restaurant in Erdington will be open in spring 2018.
						
					
					
				Which Wich Superior Sandwiches arrives in the UK
																					
							The restaurant has secured a 750 square feet unit in the St Giles Plaza to kick start its national expansion this February.
						
					
					
				Nando's confirmed for Didcot as part of Orchard Centre expansion
																					
							The new 2,604 square feet restaurant will be located next to the existing Next store.
						
					
					
				hungryhouse collaborates with Just Eat
																					
							Hungryhouse has announced that the company will be operating as usual whilst working with Just Eat.
						
					
					
				Square Pie falls into administration
																					
							It has announced the closure of all of its sites, with around 50 jobs axed.
						
					
					
				US-based Slim Chickens is coming to the UK
																					
							The chain has partnered with Harry Ramsden’s owners Boparan Holdings to launch their first UK restaurant in the Spring.
						
					
					
				Global News Wrap Up: Panera offers 'clean consultant' services; Starbucks rolls out its own Visa Card; Wendy's calls out McDonald's for using frozen beef
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap Up: Taco Bell offers ultimate taco date; Costa introduces Chipotle Toastie; Feng Sushi now straw-free
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Tossed backs mobile technology start-up Thyngs in crowdfunding
																					
							The founder of Tossed, Vincent McKevitt, invests in the cashless mobile proximity payment start-up.
						
					
					
				TGI Fridays faces financial difficulties
																					
							The American-themed chain, which has two outlets in Cardiff, one in Newport, is reportedly looking for a buyer.
						
					
					
				Finding staff is the biggest headwind for hospitality: survey
																					
							According to Moore Stephens, 83% feel that finding staff is the biggest headwind for hospitality.
						
					
					
				Pi Pizza lands in London this February
																					
							The artisanal pizzeria Pi is winging its way from Winchester to London.
						
					
					
				Latte levy proposal sees consumers move to travel mugs
																					
							A high street retailer observed an increase in eco-friendly and reusable coffee cup sales before the announcement of the report.
						
					
					
				ITV unveils new partnerships with Costa and Co-op
																					
							In an ITV first, viewers will see Co-op and Costa Coffee storefronts as part of a new extended Weatherfield set.
						
					
					
				Benugo introduces new coffee in the high street
																					
							The new Piccolo coffee has less milk and has no espresso jitters.