Operations
Sandwich Sandwich to open ‘largest’ sandwich shop in the UK
The restaurant will have a space of 3,500 square feet.
Sandwich Sandwich to open ‘largest’ sandwich shop in the UK
The restaurant will have a space of 3,500 square feet.
Bubbleology opens two new sites
The brand aims to reach over 50 sites in the next 12 months.
YO! attains Safe to Trade certification
YO! and its brands including Panku, Bento, and Mai Taiko, have also joined the scheme.
Popeyes announces Gildersome restaurant opening
The news follows the launch of its Wakefield restaurant.
Lola’s opens in Greenwich
The new site will launch as a grab-and-go concept.
Chick-fil-A announces first UK locations
The brand confirms opening in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London.
Popeyes UK opens drive-thru in Wakefield
The first three people queuing will win free chicken sandwiches for a year.
Wingers invests £150k to expand in-house marination facility
This comes as the company announced a 59.5% growth in like-for-like sales figures.
Chipotle opens 20th restaurant in UK
The brand is giving away free meals to celebrate.
Itsu to increase restaurant estates to 160
The chain partnered with Savills to identify new locations.
Wingstop named fastest-growing restaurant group by The Sunday Times
Wingstop was ranked 38 amongst 100 private companies in Britain.
SIDES surpasses £1m revenue in a week for the first time
The brand has six restaurants in the UK.
Costa Coffee opens the first of its revamped coffee shops in London
The new shops introduce a touch screen ordering system.
Greggs opens new logistic site to support 3,500 restaurant target
The new site is expected to open by 2026.
Tortilla opens third restaurant in Manchester
The new restaurant opens on 1 June.
Subway rolls out new integrated digital experience in key European markets
This means a rollout of new kiosks, an app, and a new loyalty programme.
Las Iguanas announces Bolton restaurant opening
It will have 183 inside seating and 66 outside seating.
Commentary
People want experiences – but not at the cost of food & beverage