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Giraffe Stop opens at Heathrow’s Terminal 3

Giraffe Stop opens at Heathrow’s Terminal 3

Working in partnership with The Restaurant Group Plc (TRG), Giraffe announced the latest addition to the ‘Giraffe Stop’ portfolio of sites at the arrivals hall at Heathrow Terminal 3.

Subway heroes the £3 Lunch in line with new Keep Discovering platform

Following the launch of its new ‘Keep Discovering’ brand platform last June, the brand is heroing the range of its popular SUBWAY £3 Lunch offer, supported with a new TV ad.

85% of consumers spent on eating out at the start of the year, says report

According to a new report from business advisory firm Deloitte, eating out remains the most popular leisure activity in the UK, with 85% of consumers spending in this area in the first three months of the year.

Leisure sector grows to £117 billion as UK consumers prefer pleasure to shopping, says research

The UK leisure market is worth £117 billion in revenue and is growing nearly twice as fast as the retail sector, according to a new state-of-the-sector report and a survey of 3,000 UK consumers from Deloitte, the business advisory firm.

Restaurant spend has increased in all regions in the last five years, says research

According to a report from Savills, the restaurant market and in particular the casual dining market has seen considerable growth over the last five years despite mixed fortunes in retail since the economic downturn. 1,800 restaurants opened in the UK during the 12 months to October 2015 (a 6.9% increase yoy), with branded restaurants increasing 55% in the past decade.

McDonald’s USA expands All Day Breakfast menu

The company will add more breakfast sandwich favorites – Biscuit Sandwiches, McMuffin Sandwiches and McGriddles – to its U.S. All Day Breakfast menu.

Costa MD stars in 'Boss vs Barista' film

The coffee shop chain unveiled a new Costa Careers YouTube series, starring Jason Cotta, recently appointed Managing Director of Costa UK and Ireland.

Pret A Manger to open its first shop on British motorways

Pret A Manger will be opening its first motorway service shop, as part of a trial partnership with Welcome Break.

Europe’s first Menchie’s opens at intu Lakeside

intu signed up American frozen yoghurt chain Menchie’s first European store at intu Lakeside, where the brand hopes to emulate the success of its 500 other outlets across 13 countries.

Just Eat to pioneer food delivery by self-driving delivery robots

The digital marketplace for takeaway food delivery has partnered with Starship Technologies to trial self-driving delivery robots on the streets of London.

LEON bags top prize at international FAB Awards 2016

The brand's store at Heathrow Terminal 2 won the top prize for fast food at the international FAB AWARDS 2016, which recognizes excellence in the airport food and beverage sector.

Aubaine set to launch new Covent Garden deli

The brand announced that it will be opening a new Deli this July in Covent Garden.

Leon in talks with former Whitbread boss for US expansion

According to a story by the Telegraph, the restaurant chain has approached former Whitbread executive Alan Parker to oversee its US expansion drive.

Silicon Valley startup looks to seizing pizza industry through robotics

According to a story by Bloomberg, Zume, a new startup in Mountain View, California, is trying to make a more profitable pizza through robotics.

MPW Restaurants launches new restaurant

The Bardolino Pizzeria, Bellini & Espresso Bar officially opened, serving up more than 70 pizzas and 50 pasta dishes on opening day last June 23rd.

Hello Burger goes all American with July 4th Menu for one week

The Sidcup-based restaurant will celebrate July 4th with an American inspired menu of burgers, cocktails and desserts.

Costa launches first online community in partnership with ResearchBods

The coffee shop chain selected ResearchBods to recruit, build and manage an on-going, bespoke insight community.