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Pret to keep veggie fridges in shops for the rest of summer
Pret to keep veggie fridges in shops for the rest of summer
It also launched this month’s chef’s specials, available until the 4th of September.
YO! Sushi to launch flagship store at Tottenham Court Road
It will feature the recently introduced format and branding.
Waka to bring Nikkei to its first location in London
It will open at the Square Mile at 39a Eastcheap in September.
Marks & Spencer partners with Wasabi
They will offer sushi and theatre in the food hall.
SOHO launches Aldwych store
It is the brand’s third opening in a month.
Subway unveils new addition to its limited-edition Sub
Rotisserie-style chicken will be available in store until September 26.
Pret rolls out reusable cup discount across UK shops
It is to reduce the usage of paper cups in the UK.
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Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
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Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Greggs PLC sees continued sales growth
Greggs has announced its interim profits for the 26 weeks ending July 1st. They show total sales up 7.3% to £453 mill, and company-managed shop like-for-like sales up 3.4%. Despite input inflation resulting in margin pressure (6.1% vs 6.4% in 2016), operating profit (excluding property gains and exceptional charges) grew 1.8% to £27.6 mill.
Unnamed buyer acquires Handmade Burger Co
The company collapsed to the administration on July 6 with the closure of nine of its restaurants.
Patisserie Valerie debuts in Rushden
It has created approximately 20 jobs in the area.
Sushi Shop to open two London sites this 2017
The new locations will be the first outside central London.
Itsu set to launch first store outside of UK
It will open at 530 Seventh Avenue, New York in 2018.
Patisserie Valerie comes to six Sainsbury stores
A total of 18 stores now sell Patisserie products.
Bite Me Burger to aggressively expand this 2017
After launching its first pop-up restaurant, it is eyeing the delivery market as well.
Starbucks takes full control of Mainland China stores
It is the largest single acquisition in the company’s history.
