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Coffee chains are becoming more popular as consumers demand convenience, says research
Consumer demand for convenience has seen the number of coffee shop chains increase almost 20 fold in the last 17 years, according to analysis from CBRE, the global real estate advisor.
Coffee chains are becoming more popular as consumers demand convenience, says research
Consumer demand for convenience has seen the number of coffee shop chains increase almost 20 fold in the last 17 years, according to analysis from CBRE, the global real estate advisor.
UK foodservice market on target for growth in 2016, says research
Sales of food and drink through the UK’s foodservice sector were worth some £10.8 billion in the first quarter of 2016, up 2.3% on the same quarter last year, according to foodservice consultancy Horizons.
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New Loo Ruling that Could Have Big Implications for the QSR Market
According to a story by the Guardian, a new legal ruling which states that coffee shops and fast food outlets with fewer than 10 seats must now provide loos for their customers could threaten small businesses.
MOD Pizza to open first UK restaurant in Leeds
The Seattle-based brand is bringing its artisan-style, superfast pizza to the UK this summer with the opening of its first restaurant in Leeds on June 2nd.
Majority of people would increase dwell time if table service was available, says survey
HospitalityGEM completed an extensive survey to determine exactly what the guest wants when eating or drinking outside.
JD Wetherspoon throws down the Gauntlet to coffee chains
The brand announced that it is launching 99p take-away coffee in its pubs, and gave its customers five reasons to buy from them.
Pieminister to open five new restaurants
The brand is set to open five new restaurants across the UK after securing a £1.4 million finance package from HSBC.
Patisserie Valerie reports revenues up 14.4%
The company announced strong performance with double digit revenue and basic earnings per share growth in its its interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2016.
Pizza Hut announces latest Pizza & Prosecco promo
The brand announced that it will be offering its pizza and prosecco for £12.99 every Thursday from 6.30pm.
EAT. launches new concept store
The fresh food-to-go brand is entering the next phase of its expansion programme with the launch of a new concept store in Finsbury Pavement on 11th May.
Leon arrives in Glasgow
The healthy fast food chain will open its first store in Scotland for the first time. The new Glasgow store in Buchanan Galleries will open its doors in July 2016.
Costa launches Android Pay
The coffee shop chain will now offer customers the ability to pay for their food and drink with their Android phone.
Starbucks housing loan program aims to support employees
The coffee chain's partners are now benefiting from a program Starbucks UK announced in September 2015 called Home Sweet Loan – an initiative developed with Shelter and Generation Rent as the Tenancy Deposit Loan Scheme.
Pret A Manger now allows Android Pay
Pret A Manger customers in the UK can now pay for their purchases using Android Pay, up to the value of £250.
Android Pay now available to KFC UK customers
KFC is now offering its customers access to Android Pay, a new way for Android users to make payments with their phones by seamlessly using their handsets at contactless payment terminals.
SSP Group reports strong results for first half of 2016
The SSP Group announced its results for the first half of its 2016 financial year, covering the six months ended 31 March 2016.
