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Punch Taverns teams up with Just Eat for pub delivery

Punch Taverns teams up with Just Eat for pub delivery

Punch Taverns announced a partnership with digital takeaway service Just Eat that will allow customers to order a meal that will be delivered to pubs.

Food-to-go is an increasingly attractive growth opportunity, says research

According to a new market assessment by IGD RetailAnalysis, more food-to-go (FTG) options have emerged in more locations, and many different operators have looked to capture a share of the market.

Le Pain Quotidien to launch in Leeds

The Belgian restaurant and boulangerie announced that it will be opening its doors in Leeds.

Over 40% of millennials snack regularly, says study

Over a third of consumers globally say they snack regularly, with the figure rising to just over 40% for young people aged 18-34, as the practice of modular eating becomes more accepted as an alternative to eating three main meals a day, according to consumer insight firm Canadean.

The Duck Truck opens second site in Shoreditch

The brand announced that it will be opening an all duck ‘casual dining experience’ eat in or take out at BOXPARK, Shoreditch.

Abokado introduces catering and delivery service

The brand launched catering and deliveries service, offering its menu available for delivery to all its customers in London.

Change Group: 'Make Brexit a plus for hospitality'

Hospitality recruiter The Change Group outlined a seven-point plan for the new UK prime minister, Theresa May, to support continued growth in British hospitality in the wake of the UK referendum decision to leave the EU.

Chop and Wok unveils new menu

The brand announced that they are launching a new menu, introducing new dishes and bringing back some customer favourites.

Starbucks brings Italian bakery Princi to customers worldwide

The coffee chain announced its role as global licensee and investor in the Italian restaurant Princi, the boutique bakery and café founded by Rocco Princi in 1986. Known for its artisan breads created from traditional family recipes, Princi’s five locations have gained popularity among customers across Milan and London.

Pizza Hut Restaurants launches emoji-themed menu

The pizza chain unveiled an "emoji-fied" menu to honour World Emoji Day on 17th July.

Nespresso launches first UK cafe in London

According to a story by Retail Times, Café Nespresso opened the doors of its Cheapside store in the City of London.

Wagamama signs franchise deal with Percassi

The brand announced a multi-restaurant franchise deal with Percassi Food & Beverage, the holding of Percassi active in the food and beverage industry.

Barburrito gets a massive order from Beyonce

The brand announced that it has received a large order for the pop star's crew: 441 tacos, 2 naked burritos and 78 chips with guac.

Brexit empties London restaurant tables

According to a story by Bloomberg, the U.K.’s June 23 vote to leave the European Union is having an adverse effect towards the London restaurant scene.

Costa named 'Favourite High Street Coffee Shop' for second year in a row

The brand has been named the Favourite High Street Coffee Shop at the 2016 Good Housekeeping Food Awards.

Domino's Pizza shares soar 75% in Poland since the turn of the year

According to a story by This Is Money, shares in DP Poland have risen by three quarters this year, as the brand sees popularity surge among Poles.

Vital Ingredient offers free lunch for a month in exchange for customer feedback

The brand is giving its customers the chance to win free lunch for one month by answering a customer satisfaction survey on its website.