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SUMI has new head chef, declares expansion
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’.
Bakers + Baristas opens flagship site in Brent Cross
This is the brand’s 64th overall location.
Chopstix to enter Haven parks in new deal
The agreement marks the first foray into holiday parks for the QSR brand.
German Doner Kebab opens 100th UK restaurant
Now employing over 3,500 people, the brand boasts a development pipeline of 350 franchise units over the next seven years.
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