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Muffin Break expands drinks offering with the ‘Muffin Shake’
The bakery chain unveiled the new Muffin Shake range available in stores nationwide for a limited time.
Muffin Break expands drinks offering with the ‘Muffin Shake’
The bakery chain unveiled the new Muffin Shake range available in stores nationwide for a limited time.
Abokado announces 27th store
The healthy food brand announced that it has signed a lease for a unit in the landmark Great Portland Estates development at 240 Blackfriars Road.
McDonald's US tests out new 'Gilroy garlic fries'
A new flavor of French fries – Gilroy Garlic Fries – are currently being tested in McDonald’s restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. Using a purée made with world-famous garlic from Gilroy, California, the fries are being served in four restaurants in the South Bay.
Benito's Hat launches #MakeMayMexican campaign
To launch on Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican restaurant group announced that it will host a series of events, including quiz nights and culinary masterclasses hosted by co-founder and head chef Felipe Fuentes Cruz accompanied by special guests focusing on chilies, tequila and mezcal.
LEON earnings jump 46%
The fast food chain announced its annual accounts for year ending December 2015, reporting like for like sales growth of 7.8%.
Greggs sales up 5.7% in trading update
The bakery chain reported that its total sales rose 5.7% in first 18 weeks of 2016, while company-managed shop like-for-like sales were up 3.7%.
PAUL turnover up 17% for 2015
The French bakery and café brand announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2015.
Greggs now offers Fairtrade bananas
The Fairtrade Foundation and Greggs announced that from Thursday 5th May, customers will be able to buy Fairtrade bananas in 350 of its shops as part of the chain's commitment to extending its healthy snacking options.
Costa Coffee launches new Seriously Summer concept stores
The coffee shop brand launched three new Seriously Summer stores across the UK to mark the start of summer and the launch of Costa’s new summer food and drink menu.
SSP announces brand line-up following contract at Norway’s Bergen Airport
The food and beverage brand operator revealed details of the three outlets it is scheduled to open at Bergen Airport following the company’s first contract win at the airport since it opened in 1955.
Benugo opens in Liverpool Street Station
The brand launched a new store at Liverpool Street Station on Friday 6th May.
Whitbread acquires 49% stake in food-to-go operator Pure
Whitbread PLC announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in London based company, Healthy Retail Ltd, trading as ‘Pure’, for £6.8 million. Whitbread has the option to acquire the remaining 51% stake within the next five years. The business will continue to be managed and operated by the Pure management team.
EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Wrap Up; Krispy Kreme’s Doughnut ATM; Joe Delucci’s Vespa Giveaway; Chilango’s Cinco De Mayo Promo
Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media last week.
Government takes action on tipping practices to secure a fair deal for workers
New plans to end unfair tipping practices and increase transparency for consumers and employees were announced today (2 May 2016) by the Business Secretary Sajid Javid.
Starbucks US recommends shareholders reject ‘Mini-Tender’ offer
The coffee chain brand announced that it received notice of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 2 million shares of Starbucks common stock at a price of $54.38 per share in cash.
Chilango celebrates Cinco de Mayo with 5 Meals, 5 Days, £5 Each! promo
The Mexican food chain offered five different meals from its menu at £5 for five days, starting with Cinco de Mayo.
Muffin Break announces support for Coeliac UK Awareness Week
The brand will be offering customers a 10% discount on their freshly baked Gluten Free range in support of Coeliac UK’s Awareness Week (9th-15th May).
