Operations
Pret A Manger unveils new shop format to boost regional expansion
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.
Caprinos Pizza opens in Cambridge
The brand will open 20 new restaurants by the end of the year.
Chicking to open in Livingston
The brand will also hold a grand launch for the new restaurant.
Wingers spends £200k on new production unit
The goal is to support the group’s franchising strategies.
Costa Coffee opens first 24-hour drive-thru in Wales
Meanwhile, in-store service will be available daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Wasabi opens new Central London restaurant
The restaurant opens on 27 March.
% Arabica opens fourth outlet designed by Paris-based architectural firm Ciguë
The new outlet is located at Battersea Power Station.
Costa Coffee trials 24-hour drive-thru
The trial will potentially kick off further 24-hour drive-thru sites.
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.
