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Moody’s Investors Service upgrades Starbucks

Moody’s Investors Service upgrades Starbucks

Moody's Investors Service has upgraded Starbucks senior unsecured ratings to A2 from A3.

Yum Som to open in Leadenhall in October

The brand new breakfast and lunch-on-the-go concept, Yum Som, will launch in Leadenhall Court this October.

Krispy Kreme offers wedding services

The brand is offering Wedding Towers, favours, and even table centres, for weddings.

ASK Italian, Zizzi, Carluccio’s partner with MasterCard for Qkr! mobile app

The brands are adopting a new convenient method for customers to pay for their meals via the Qkr! with MasterPass mobile app.

Starbucks EMEA launches Cup Contest for employees

The third Starbucks White Cup Contest launched for employees in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Burger King releases crowns to celebrate The Queen's reign

The burger chain is celebrating the reign of Her Royal Highness by creating a crown that will be displayed in restaurants around the country.

Muffin Break launches new Grab and Go service

The brand launched a new initiative to expand its offerings for commuters looking for quick and healthy food options.

Coffee retailers give caffeine kick to railway retail sales

Passengers and station users spent more than £11 million at coffee retailers at Network Rail stations from April to June 2015.

Yo! Sushi Rumoured to be Headed for deal with Mayfair Equity Partners

A story published by Sky News reported that the Japanese restaurant chain is heading for a takeover by recently launched private equity firm.

Costa steps up to tackle litter in the Big Tidy Up

Staff from 654 Costa stores across the country showed their support in keeping Britain tidy.

West Cornwall Pasty Co searches for the next big pasty recipe

The brand started a UK-wide competition in search for the next big pasty.

Esquires Coffee launches new franchise website

The coffee chain announced that its new dedicated franchise website is now in operation.

Tortilla holds end of summer party help to drink beers for chandeliers

The brand brought an end of summer party to Oxford Circus with an aim to empty beer bottles to make chandeliers for upcoming openings.

Greggs hits runway with autumn and winter collection

The brand launched its new Autumn / Winter Collection at The Hospital Club in Central London with a catwalk reveal.

Domino’s tries out premium artisan pizzas

Domino’s Pizza UK announced that it is trialing a major new premium artisan pizza range in West Hampstead, Paddington and Henley.

Costa total sales rise 16.7%

The latest report from Whitbread PLC showed that the coffee chain’s total sales grew for the 24 weeks to 13 August 2015.

Pod launches new autumn menu

The brand unveiled a new menu inspired by flavours from Morocco, the Middle East and India.