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McDonald's fries now 100% British

The brand announced that it will start sourcing potatoes exclusively from British farmers.

Dunkin' Donuts gives away free coffee

In celebration of Global Coffee Day, the brand announced that participating stores across the UK will offer guests a free small hot or iced coffee or latte with any food purchase on September 29.

Costa to increase employee living wages

The coffee chain brand announced that it will raise the living wages of its workers.

YO! Sushi wins Best Vegan Curry award

The brand's Tofu Katsu Curry was named winner of the category at the PETA Vegan Food Awards 2015.

Marcus Wareing: I go to Five Guys if I want a good burger

According to a story by the Evening Standard, Marcus Wareing, the MasterChef judge who also has two Michelin stars, is a fan of the burger chain Five Guys.

Burger King launches Whopper red wine

According to a story published by the Daily Mail, the burger chain unveiled the Whopper Wine, a vintage rouge to be given away to 40 lucky customers.

Greggs HQ to move to Quorum Business Park

The bakery chain announced that it will relocate its main office to Quorum Business Park.

Starbucks UK Announces Two Initiatives to Help Partners with Cost of Living

The coffee shop chain unveiled two new initiatives to help employees, particularly those aged under-25, tackle the cost of living.

McDonald's files court case over Turkish 'Big Mac'

According to a story published by In-Cyprus, the chain has started legal action against a company in Cyprus allegedly using the brand's logo and selling items similar to its menu.

Square Pie opens Birmingham Grand Central store

The brand opened in Birmingham Grand Central Shopping Centre, the first opening outside of its current locations in London.

Southern Fried Chicken to open in Kenya

The brand announced an agreement with Qatar Kenya Investment Co (QKIC) to launch the brand in Kenya.

Apple Pay users more satisfied than other contactless users, says research

According to the latest Contactless Payment Index results from eDigitalResearch, 51% of Apple Pay users are extremely satisfied, compared to 32% of contactless card users who said the same.

Starbucks Mobile Order & Pay app to launch in the UK in October

The coffee shop chain announced that its Mobile Order & Pay app on iOS and Android is now available in the U.S.

Chicken Town brings healthy fried food to teens

According to a story published by the Guardian, Chicken Town is setting up shop in one of London’s boroughs, and is trying to tackle teenage obesity.

Thirty new brands opened in Manchester, says report

International real estate advisor Savills has reported that 30 new restaurant brands have opened sites in Manchester since 2011.

Wasabi opens at Luton Airport

The Japanese food chain held its first opening within a UK airport and launched a new breakfast menu.