Operations
Costa Coffee opens takeaway-only outlet at London Stansted Airport
Costa Coffee opens takeaway-only outlet at London Stansted Airport
The opening has created 25 jobs at the airport.
Greggs to trial ‘bitesize’ concepts in September
The new, smaller-sized bakeries will still have all of Greggs' iconic menu.
Chaiiwalla opens first service station format cafe
The format is launched via a pop-up that will be opened for three months.
Chopstix launches ‘small box’ outlet at Butlin’s Skegness
The modular unit measures just over 20 sqm.
QFM Group sells 21 Costa Coffee outlets to Sim Trava
This brings Sim Trava’s total Costa locations to 80.
Caprinos Pizza targets 18 new UK locations
To date, the brand operates a total of 110 UK outlets.
Broken tech systems cost QSRs speed, accuracy, and loyalty
Consistency is critical to improving customer service.
Boss Pizza to open 100 new outlets by 2028
This move is expected to create 1,500 jobs.
Deep Blue Restaurants closes nine sites
Funds from the sales are being used to refurbish its key Harry Ramsden’s sites.
Coqfighter expands UK delivery reach with 10 new sites
This is in partnership with the restaurant and tech platform Growth Kitchen.
Pret A Manger unveils new shop format to boost regional expansion
The trial begins in June with openings in Broughty Ferry and Maidenhead.
Little Dessert Shop opens first dark kitchen in Preston
This comes amidst a rise in sales in the delivery and takeaway market.
KFC to spend £1.49b in UK and Ireland growth plan
This will create 7,000 jobs.
Greggs removes self-service fridges in some stores
Sandwiches are now behind the counter.
KFC joins Deliveroo in new delivery partnership
KFC is now available on Deliveroo, reaching 924 stores nationwide by the end of May.
GDK, Hero Brands partners with True to support UK, international growth
Since its 2015 UK launch, GDK has expanded to over 145 UK and 170 global locations under Hero Brands.
Wimpy rolls out spicy menu with new dining format and deals
Menus have also been simplified, with separate booklets for breakfast, kids, and desserts.
