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Nando's launches new format 'nino' restaurant in Twickenham
Nando's launches new format 'nino' restaurant in Twickenham
The name ‘nino’ takes inspiration from the brands Afro-Portuguese roots and roughly translated means ‘little version of'.
Pret a Manger and wagamama give up on plastic straws
Customers will be given a paper alternative unless requested otherwise.
Nando's new studio caters to aspiring musicians
Nando’s Soho offers professional equipment for producers, artists and DJs in the restaurant’s surroundings.
Sachem Head urges Whitbread to consider break-up
The investor asked Whitbread to consider a break up of its Costa Coffee chain from its hotels and restaurant businesses.
Starbucks named fifth most admired company in the world
Starbucks ranked number one in the food and beverage industry in the annual rankings from Fortune magazine.
McCain Foodservice releases What's Hot report containing top trends for 2018
According to McCain, turnover in the sector is set to slow amidst continued consumer uncertainty as Brexit draws ever closer.
LEON switches to paper alternatives
The brand announced that it will be moving from plastic cutlery to compostable and biodegradable alternatives.
Benugo now uses coffee beans with Rainforest Alliance seal
The RA seal is awarded to farms that meet rigorous environmental and social standards.
Papa John's opens two further sites
Papa John’s is actively recruiting for franchisees to join the team.
The Vurger Co to launch first permanent site in March 2018
It will be located at Shoreditch, East London.
Britain's managed restaurant and pub groups sales down 0.1%
Although across the managed pub market, drink sales were up 1.8%, while food was down 1.4%.
Patty & Bun to open first restaurant outside of London
The debut regional restaurant is located at 56 Ship Street in Brighton.
McDonald's announces goals to improve packaging and reduce waste
By 2025, all of McDonald’s packaging will come from renewable, recycled or certified sources.
Global News Wrap Up: Pizza Hut to introduce self-driving pizza cars; McDonald's to eliminate foam packaging; Jack in the Box CEO wants to replace cashiers with kiosks
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Greggs' total sales up 7.4%
In 52 weeks ended 30 December 2017, its company-managed shop like-for-like sales are up by 3.7%.
EG Group set to launch €3.5 billion loan
The Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays and Goldman Sachs are leading the jumbo financing.
