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Esquires Coffee launches Christmas Menu
Esquires Coffee launches Christmas Menu
The coffee shop chain unveiled its Christmas menu on Wednesday 4th November.
McDonald’s now uses 100% sustainable packaging in Europe
The fast food brand announced that as of October 2015, all centrally-sourced packaging that is distributed across its 38 European markets is chain-of-custody certified.
Growth in food sales expected to slow, says survey
Confidence remains relatively strong amongst the UK’s eating out operators, with nearly two-thirds of those taking part in the latest Eating Out-Look survey saying that their food sales had increased year-on-year.
Burger King is Looking to Offer Alcohol
According to a story by the Daily Mail, Burger King applied for drinks licences for its four UK stores, looking to become one of the first fast food chains to sell alcohol in the UK.
KFC to open all-you-can-eat buffet in Japan
According to an article by Rocket News 24, the fried chicken chain is set to open an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant in Osaka, Japan.
Starbucks revenues for FY15 soar 17%
Starbucks reported its financial results for its 13-week fiscal fourth quarter and 52-week fiscal year ended September 27, 2015.
PAUL adopts national living wage
In advance of the introduction of the mandatory National Living Wage next April, the bakery and café brand announced that it will increase the starting hourly rate to £7.20 per hour as of 1st November.
Leon secures £11.5 million in funding from HSBC
The brand announced that HSBC will fund LEON’s plans to expand both nationally and internationally and restructure existing debt. LEON said that the refinancing package from HSBC will help support their new openings and the brand’s plans to expand into North America and beyond and marks the start of a new banking relationship with HSBC.
Nando's brings out new menu additions
The brand launched a new menu including Fillet Steak, Chargrilled Veggies, and Chicken Drumsticks.
Leon opens 30th restaurant in High Street Kensington
The new store is the brand's eighth new site this year.
Greggs to open 50 stores in Northern Ireland
According to a story published by the Belfast Telegraph, the bakery chain is planning to open as many as 50 locations across Northern Ireland with around 10 in Belfast alone.
Chilango partners with Crowdcube to raise £1 million
Chilango is enabling its guests and fans to own shares in the brand.
Pinkberry in plans to reopen in the UK
The dessert brand is preparing its re-entry into the UK.
Jaimie's Italian, Harvester, Giraffe top new Out to Lunch league table ranking
The Soil Association's Out to Lunch campaign published a new table ranking the health of children’s food in 21 of the UK’s most popular restaurant chains.
Sainsbury's opens smallest shop to vie for lunchtime crowd
According to a story published by the Standard, Sainsbury’s launched its smallest store in an attempt to tap into lunchtime spending.
Leon opens new store in Canary Wharf
The fast food brand opened their 29th restaurant in Canary Wharf.
Esquires Coffee rebrands store in Sunderland
The coffee shop brand unveiled its 9th rebranded store at The Bridges shopping centre in Sunderland.