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Coffee before sleep reduces tiredness and boosts alertness, Greggs study says
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.
Contactless spending in pubs and bars shoots up 188% in 2015
Barclaycard data reported significant increase in uptake of ‘touch and go’ payments across all categories, as overall contactless spend leapt 164% by value and 135% by volume in 2015.
Tapas, sharing platters, BBQs were the most successful in 2015, says research
Premier Foods released its latest Insights and Trends report for 2016.
JUST EAT underlying earnings soar 83% for 2015
The digital marketplace for takeaway food delivery reported its results for the year ended 31 December 2015, with revenues up 58% to £247.6 million and Underlying EBITDA up 83% to £59.7 million.
Greggs reports total sales up 5.2% for 2015
The bakery chain released its preliminary financial results for the 52 weeks ended 2 January, 2016.
Dirty Bones now offering lunch menu for £10
Dirty Bones on Carnaby Street is now serving its 'Dirty Quickie' menu for only £10.
Bone Daddies now offers takeaway ramen
The brand announced that it is now offering takeaway ramen at their restaurants in Peter Street, Soho and Whole Foods Market, Kensington.
