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Tossed opens first cash-free takeaway outlet
Tossed opens first cash-free takeaway outlet
The brand opened Europe’s first cashless food-to-go outlet at Coleman Street in London, off the back of a successful £1.27 million crowdfunding on Seedrs.
McDonald's trialing all-day full breakfast menu in the U.S.
According to a story by Brand Eating, the fast food chain is trialing the entire breakfast menu, including English muffins, McGriddles, and biscuits, all day at a few locations in the US.
Harry Ramsden’s unveils new concept
The brand is set to unveil a new format that has been designed to extend into the traditional British pubs.
Just Eat acquires takeaways from Rocket Internet in Spain and Italy, foodpanda in Brazil and Mexico
The digital marketplace for takeaway food delivery announced that it has acquired four businesses from Rocket Internet and foodpanda for €125.0 million.
Allergen-free cafe opens in Soho
Yorica!, the UK’s first 'free from' cafe has opened on Wardour Street, Soho.
Chilango opens tenth store on Brewer Street
The Mexican food chain launched its tenth site on 11 March, and gave away free burritos to celebrate.
Coffee before sleep reduces tiredness and boosts alertness, Greggs study says
Scientific research by Greggs found that tired workers may actually significantly benefit from drinking a cup of coffee before a quick power nap. The combination is found to heighten the impact of caffeine on the body – and will mean you wake up feeling more alert.
EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Wrap Up; Tortilla’s 1,000 Burrito Giveaway; Chilango’s Brewer St Opening; GBK’s Week-Long Burger Giveaway
Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media last week.
Gourmet Goat opens new store inside Borough Market
The brand opened a new fixed indoor unit on Rochester Walk, serving East Mediterranean dishes of kid goat sourced exclusively from British dairy farms.
Costa starts roll out of Chop'd Salads across London
The coffee shop chain announced that it will be rolling out its offering with premium salad brand, Chop’d, to a further twelve London stores following a successful trial in 2015.
Pizza Hut Restaurants opens new Leeds store
Pizza Hut Restaurants announced that it is signing the lease for its first new restaurant in over five years.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen celebrates 15th birthday with 1500 burger giveaway
From 1st – 3rd March, GBK gave customers the chance to enjoy one of 500 free cheeseburgers a day to celebrate its 15 years.
Boost and The Shake Lab plans to open up to eight new stores in 2016
Manchester-headquartered TD4 Brands, the parent company of Boost Juice Bars and The Shake Lab, is planning to fast track the roll-out of its national retail chains after consistent and significant sales growth and receiving further funding from its financial backer BGF (Business Growth Fund). TD4 Brands is on course to achieve sales in excess of £13m this year, up from £5m in 2013 when BGF first invested in the business.
Costa Fresco partners with Charlie Bigham's and Cartmel
The coffee shop chain launched a new range of hot lunch dishes and desserts at its concept store, Costa Fresco, from luxury brand Charlie Bigham’s and handmade dessert creators Cartmel.
itsu launches new, social delivery app
itsu announced the launch of a new, innovative delivery app and service, itsu [to you], for ordering healthy food.
Muffin Break unveils new breakfast range
The bakery chain is expanding its breakfast offering in stores nationwide from 21st March, with the launch of a brand new breakfast range.
Butterware launches investment campaign to take larger slice of sandwich market
The online ordering developer for the lunch-to-go market is currently looking for investment of £280,000 to help further develop its software, support its expansion and help its clients market their online-ordering service.
