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Pizza Hut Restaurants trials craft beer-infused pizza dough

The pizza chain tested its the craft beer-infused dough pizza, working with the UK’s growing craft brewing scene. Two versions of the new pizza dough were available to try for free for a limited time – The Steak Feast and The American Hot.

Pizza Hut Restaurants trials craft beer-infused pizza dough

The pizza chain tested its the craft beer-infused dough pizza, working with the UK’s growing craft brewing scene. Two versions of the new pizza dough were available to try for free for a limited time – The Steak Feast and The American Hot.

Pizza Hut reaches 100 countries, celebrates by delivering to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro

To celebrates the brand reaching 100 countries, the pizza chain released a video documenting the various deliveries it has made all over the world, including a delivery to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Restaurant Group eyes delivery trials with Deliveroo for Chiquito

According to a story by The Times, the company is planning to enter the takeaway and delivery market through the launch of a delivery trial with Deliveroo involving a dozen Chiquito restaurants.

Greggs relaunches payment app

According to a story by the Retail Gazette, the bakery chain reintroduced its ‘Greggs Rewards’ mobile payment app to be used across its 1,700 store estate.

Burger King opens spa in Helsinki

According to a story by Global News, the burger chain opened a restaurant in Helsinki, Finland which also features a spa.

Aviko seeks to help operators become 'Gluten Free Heroes'

Aviko announced that it is supporting caterers during Coeliac Awareness Week (9th – 15th May 2016) and beyond with the launch of its ‘top tips’ booklet, a guide to catering for gluten-free and coeliac customers out-of-home.

Tap Coffee looks to raise £400,000 on Crowdcube

The brand launched a campaign to raise investments for expansion on the crowdfunding website, Crowdcube. 

Boston Tea Party reports sales growth of 30%

The café group filed its 2015 results showing strong annual performance.

Nando's launches new menu set

The chicken chain introduced its new menu set to launch in restaurants from 17th May.

Starbucks looking to sell nearly half a billion dollars in ‘Sustainability’ Bonds

According to an article by the Huffington Post, the coffee chain brand is asking investors to fund as much as $496 million on what it describes as “sustainability” projects.

McDonald's US trials switch to fresh beef burgers

According to a story by Money Magazine, the fast food chain is trialling a switch from frozen to fresh patties at 14 stores in Dallas, Texas, for use in its quarter-pound patties.

Chilango brings back Chilango Stampede

The Mexican food chain held the Chilango Stampede once more, giving its customers the chance to win one free burrito out of the 300 the brand is giving away.

Berber & Q Shawarma Bar, Patty & Bun, Shelley Sandzer secure new London sites

The specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured new sites in London for Berber & Q Shawarma Bar, and Patty & Bun.

Porky's launches £650,000 Crowdcube campaign

The brand announced that it is looking to raise funds through the crowdfunding website Crowdcube to fuel further expansion.

Millennials driving gluten-free demand, says survey

A new survey revealed that one in five 18-34 year olds now have a food intolerance, while a third of consumers are opting to avoid gluten specifically – rising to 40% amongst millennials – as part of a general lifestyle choice or to lose weight.

Costa to reduce added sugar across beverage range by 25%

The coffee shop chain announced that it will reduce added sugar across its beverage portfolio by 25% by 2020, against a January 2015 benchmark. The announcement, which coincides with the launch of its new Summer drinks menu, is part of a broader commitment by Costa to introduce healthier choices for customers.