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Gourmet Burger Kitchen ads dissing vegetarians attracted more people than they alienated, says survey
Gourmet Burger Kitchen ads dissing vegetarians attracted more people than they alienated, says survey
According to a story by The Drum, a survey by OnePulse found that more people were willing to eat at Gourmet Burger Kitchen as a result of the advertising campaign making fun of vegetarians, in spite of the backlash.
UK pub operator Marston's posts record Christmas sales
According to a story by Reuters, Marston's comparable sales rose at its own managed pub restaurants, and posted record sales over Christmas for the fourth consecutive year.
Just Eat PLC receives average recommendation of “Buy” from brokerages
According to a story by Zolmax, shares of Just Eat PLC have earned a consensus rating of “Buy” from the eight analysts that are presently covering the company.
Amore di Gelato launches new Rum and Raisin Ice Cream
The ice cream brand, Amore di Gelato, unveiled a new Rum and Raisin flavour for 2016.
Nosh opens second store in Stockton
According to a story by GazetteLive, the takeaway launched a new store at 94 Church Road , Stockton, open Monday to Friday, 11.30am until 2.30pm.
Rosa's Thai to expand following £1.8m funding
The restaurant chain announced that it will be opening of three new sites across central London in 2016, following a £1.8 million funding deal with Santander Corporate & Commercial.
Tesco to close 'food to go' stores
According to a story by the Retail Gazette, Tesco will be closing down two “Food-to-Go” stores in London on 4 March.
Starbucks Mobile Order & Pay now available nationwide
The coffee chain announced the national launch of its Mobile Order & Pay app, available in 300 UK stores.
McDonald's global comp sales rise for 2015
The fast food giant announced the financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015, showing strong performance from the U.K., Canada and Australia.
Japanese Plan to Combat Bad Sushi in UK Restaurants
According to a story by the Telegraph, Japan will be setting up a new certification system for overseas chefs with the aim of improving the sushi served in UK outlets.
High street spending drops while online travel purchases peak over the festive period
Recent data released by Holiday Hypermarket revealed that Boxing Day bookings were up 84% year on year despite a disappointing Christmas period for high street retailers. According to recent information from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and industry analyst Springboard, high street spending was down 4% year on year for December.
Busaba Eathai: Mobile technology is a powerful competitive advantage
The Thai restaurant group enlisted mobile payment and loyalty platform provider MyCheck to develop its mobile application, and revealed the impact of mobile technology on its business.
Jimmy's Farm to supply Shake Shack
Jimmy’s Farm is set to supply its Cumberland-style sausages to Shake Shack UK.
Jeremy Paxman warns UK at litter ‘tipping point’
Jeremy Paxman, speaking in Solihull at the FPA annual Environment Seminar, called on the whole supply chain to take action to tackle the UK’s litter crisis or face legislative action.
EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Wrap Up; Benito’s Hat’s Guacamole Giveaway; LPQ Opens at Bicester Village; Muffin Break Launches Duffin
Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media last week.
Greggs to trial gluten-free range
According to a story by the Independent, the bakery chain is planning to trial a new range of gluten-free products in their stores for coeliac sufferers.
Leon unveils Power Couple paleon bar and protein shake
The brand introduced The Power Couple to its menu, a paleon bar and protein power shake.
