Operations

Pret A Manger to increase pay this April

The company will invest over £9.2 million to raise hourly rates amidst sector-wide labour shortages.

Pret A Manger to increase pay this April

The company will invest over £9.2 million to raise hourly rates amidst sector-wide labour shortages.

LEON ramps up expansion goals, eyes 50 new sites this year

The move is expected to create 1,000 jobs and 4,000 over the next three years.

Island Poke starts year with two restaurant openings in London

It also has plans to grow in Edinburgh in the next few years.

Choppaluna to open ten restaurants this year

It will start with one in London’s High Holborn this quarter.

McDonald’s opens first 'net-zero' restaurant in Shropshire’s Market Drayton

The branch features a drive-thru lane made from recycled tyres, wall art made from used coffee beans, and kerb stones made from recycled plastic...

Papa John’s inks partnership with Burnley Football Club

The move is part of the chain’s strategy in developing relationships with leisure venues.

Itsu makes European debut with Brussels site

It will have seating for 46 diners along with ‘grab and go’ options.

Chinese vegan restaurant Mao Chow opens Express concept

The location aims to showcase ‘takeaway classics' that founder Julian Denis and chef Harry Fox grew up with.

Strong demand in Turkey lifts DP Eurasia’s sales

Digital continues to be the main driver of the business, the company said.

Modern Indian delivery brand Jhakaas opens first site

The concept is the brainchild of Dayashankar Sharma, the executive chef behind fine-dining Indian restaurant Heritage Dulwich.

Wendy's eyes 50 UK openings in 2022

Revenues at the restaurants it has opened this year are “far more” than the chain had expected.