Operations
Yum! Brands’ KFC division to acquire EG Group’s 218 KFC units
EG Group is KFC’s largest franchisee in the UK and Ireland.
Leon to lean on digitalisation to offset labour shortage
The brand reported a like-for-like sales growth of 19.3% in 2022.
SSP Group looks to Asia Pacific and North America for new business
These two regions were its top growth market during this financial year.
Nando’s eyes 14 more restaurants in the UK after robust year
Operating profit grew to £17m from a loss in the previous financial year.
Pizza Punks taps FRP Corporate Finance for expansion plans
The brand has laid out plans to open in four major university cities.
Burger King UK appoints new chair
He was formerly the chief executive of Domino’s Pizza Group.
Tortilla lands in Norwich
The restaurant created 30 jobs for the locals.
Club Pret debuts in France
Pret A Manger has also launched it in the UK and the US.
KFC UK & Ireland taps Kate Wall as new Marketing Director
Wall has been with KFC for almost five years.
Domino’s to start UK Uber Eats trial in 2024
This follows the global agreement announcement with the third-party delivery player.
LEON managing director steps down after £2b Asda acquisition
Aside from Leon, Asda now owns 462 Greggs, Burger King and Subway outlets.
This is what drove most of Papa Johns Q3 2023 growth
However, lower North America commissary revenues offset some of the gains.
B Bagel opens 4th bakery
A further four sites are planned in the next 12 months.
Caffe Nero to revitalise 100 cafes in store refurbishment programme
The group reported a 19% surge in sales in the first quarter of the financial year.
Michael Toon steps down as Comptoir Group Financial Director
The company is currently looking for a replacement.
Creams Cafe names new COO
The brand has over 16 years of experience in the F&B and hospitality industry.
Commentary
People want experiences – but not at the cost of food & beverage