Operations

Costa Coffee opens 300th drive-thru store in Washington

It is located at The Peel Centre in Washington.

SSP secures franchise deal with Greggs

It will increase their UK portfolio.

SUMI has new head chef, declares expansion

Christian Onia, the new head chef, has 10 years of London culinary experience.

Westminster City Council thumbs down Greggs' application

The UK chain's plans were "half-baked," according to the council.

Pastaio at Westfield closed 

The original restaurant on Ganton Street is still open.

Domino’s Pizza posts half Yearly results

Its reported system sales were down 5.6%.

LEON opens second drive-thru restaurant

The chain is aiming to have 100 locations by the end of 2022.

Black Sheep Coffee to make Liverpool debut

The opening is part of three new additions to Liverpool ONE’s F&B line-up.

KFC partners with food distribution company to give free meals to vulnerable people

The scheme will be rolled out to the majority of its restaurants by the end of the year.

Virtual Hero’s Sides to reach 200 locations by end-2022

Fifty of these upcoming launches will be in the UK.

Island Poké opens first UK location outside of London

It has plans to open 100 locations across the UK in the next five years.

Comptoir Libanais swings to profitability but issues warning on inflation impact

The Lebanese restaurant group runs 21 restaurants and 4 franchises in the UK. 

Food and drink inflation could hit 10% this year, Wagamama owner warns

Despite the economic outlook, The Restaurant Group maintained it can still expect to meet full-year profit forecasts.

KFC set to trial first delivery-only kitchens

The first one is due to open in London.

Honest Burgers to purely source beef from regenerative farms by 2024

Twelve outlets will be making burgers from these farms by the end of the year.

Caffè Nero signs delivery partnership with Just Eat

The new partnership with Just Eat is another step in expanding Caffè Nero’s ‘New Channels Strategy’.