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Sam Harrison, Fanny Stocker open Sam’s Larder
The owners of Sam’s Riverside are seeking to expand their portfolio.
Hospitality sales double in Manchester, Birmingham
Manchester leads in top hospitality sales in UK cities.
Fridays restaurant to open in Barnsley
It will open next week.
Coffee #1 posts strong Q1 sales to 111%
It hit 117% in October
Contact catering sales down 9% from pre-COVID-19 levels
Inflation is blamed for the decline in sales.
Domino’s total system sales down 8.3% YoY in Q3 22
The pizza chain posted £344.7m of total system sales.
Weekly Global Wrap: Jollibee stops Dunkin' venture in China; KFC’s apology over Kristallnacht promotion; Military members to get free food on Veterans Day
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Costa Coffee announces return to Morocco
The UK-based coffee chain exited the country in 2020.
Burger & Sauce opens grill in Walsall
A former banker was awarded the franchise in Birmingham.
Hospitality group urges government to investigate soaring energy prices
The group fears that energy suppliers may be quoting far above wholesale retail prices.
Casual dining Gusto Italian to open doors in Oxford
Customers can start booking their slots as early as now.
Inflation munches on UK’s F&B market growth: report
2022 is expected to finish with a 2% decline in growth compared to last year.
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum Brands completely exits from Russia; Starbucks’ 2022 results show resilience; Restaurant Brands exceed earnings expectations
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Pret A Manger unveils Christmas Menu
The menu is back on 2 November.
Chopstix lands new franchise deal with Butlin’s
This partnership will allow the QSR brand to open a site at Butlin’s Bognor Regis Resort.
64% British consumers say eating, drinking brands can be more eco-friendly
Nearly half of consumers said a venue’s sustainability choices are important.
