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Chop and Wok gives away free food for charity

Chop and Wok gives away free food for charity

The brand announced that it is giving away free food in aid of the Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity’s Star Appeal on Tuesday 3rd May.

SSP secures £90 million contract at Düsseldorf Airport

The operator of food and beverage brands won a seven-year contract valued at approximately £90 million to operate eight food and beverage outlets, as well as a state-of-the-art conference centre at Düsseldorf Airport.

Starbucks shows off Teavana Tea at London Coffee Festival

Starbucks offered visitors nine Teavana beverages at the London Coffee Festival.

pod to maintain existing prices in light of National Living Wage implementation

The brand announced that it has ensured that the National Living Wage increase will not be passed on to its customers, maintaining its prices at their existing level.

pointOne launches new self-service ‘kiosk’ with Tossed

pointOne EPoS launched a customer self-service kiosk that will speed up service, reduce costs and maximise revenues during busy periods at Tossed.

Abokado set to open new midtown London store

The healthy eating chain announced that it has signed a lease on a new site in the mid-town area of London, within the jewellery quarter of Hatton Gardens.

Domino’s Pizza could be hit with retrospective tax

According to a story by City A.M., Domino’s Pizza warned that it could be slapped with a retrospective tax bill related to past bonus schemes dating back to 2003.

KFC launches new look for city centre restaurants

The chicken chain introduced a new design for city centre restaurants; following the opening of its new restaurant on Newcastle's Northumberland Street.

Muffin Break pledges support for UK Coffee Week 2016

Muffin Break announced that it is supporting UK Coffee Week, with 5p from every coffee sold at its UK stores between 11th and 17th April going towards supporting clean water projects in coffee growing communities.

Tombo, Poké & Matcha Bar set to launch in Soho in May 2016

Matcha and Japanese food brand Tombo announced the opening of their contemporary Japanese café in the heart of Soho this May.

Indulgent dining predominantly an off-peak activity, says research

New research by Guest Experience Management experts, HospitalityGEM, revealed that indulgent dining is predominantly seen as an off-peak activity, with a huge 91% of diners choosing to be sinful at the weekend and 83% saintly during the week. However, only 62% when would be saintly when at work, implying before and after work were the times to be healthy.

Wrap It Up unveils American Smokey special wrap

The brand launched the American Smokey special wrap across all its shops nationwide.

LEON comes out with new Spring menu

The brand unveiled its new LEON Spring menu, with the theme 'The Power of Plants'.

Burger King unveils the Angriest Whopper

The burger brand launched the Angriest Whopper, a sandwich with hot sauce baked into the red bun.

Over 7,000 Costa employees under 25 benefiting from National Living Wage

The coffee shop chain revealed that 55% of its staff are under 25 and will continue to benefit from the National Living Wage pay increase.

British cuisine saw a surge in popularity in the last year, says study

Dining data from Bookatable’s Quarterly Dining Trends report revealed that British cuisine is booming.

Hummus Bros opens its sixth London store

Hummus Bros launched its sixth London site on Eastcheap, a short walk from the Walkie Talkie building.