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GDK to open 150th UK restaurant in Leeds

Leeds now has three GDK restaurants, adding to sites at Cardigan Fields and the White Rose Centre.

KFC to open Moreton restaurant

The opening will create 40 new jobs for the local community.

Japanese restaurant group Taro opens ninth site in Brighton

The 70-seat restaurant is located at 60 Ship Street.

Itsu posts £6.78m net loss in 2024

Adjusted EBITDA slipped to £3.9m.

LEON rolls out autumn menu

The menu reworks staples with more protein and plant-based options.

Creams Café unveils delivery app to boost franchise growth

The service will reach 70% of stores in the coming weeks, with full rollout by early next year.

Zambrero appoints first UK franchise development agents

They will be driving the brand’s expansion in Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.

Chopstix suffers £963k loss for 2024 financial year

The group reported a £4.49m for exceptional costs.

Just Eat names Craig David as its new ambassador

David has reworked the brand’s jingle into a garage and R&B-style track.

Hospitality vacancies rise to 78,000 in August

This is the first time it has increased in a year.

Which Wich expands into Scotland

It has secured new franchise partners to launch in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Heavenly Desserts expands brunch menu with new sweet and savoury staples

Brunch is served daily until 4 p.m. at all UK locations.

Bayne’s The Family Bakers launches app

The app is part of a wider investment in digital transformation.

Starbucks names new UK marketing director

She previously served as a franchise director for SSP UK.