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Pret A Manger launches dividend recap deal
Pret A Manger launches dividend recap deal
The dividend recap and refinancing deal is worth £589 million.
Europe's 'Winning Formats' for food-to-go operators
RetailAnalysis shared a list of the most impressive formats in recent months.
Cardlytics: There is an increased consumer appetite for new takeaway services and healthy food
Overall spending across the UK dining sector is on the rise.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Vegetables are the next big thing for fast food; McDonald's trials breakfast Happy Meal; Burger King, KFC, others receives 'F' rating for antibiotic practices
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
A third of senior decision makers plan career change in the next five years, says research
New research released today by McDonald’s UK revealed that almost a third (29%) of senior decision makers are likely to consider a career change in...
Brits spent more on out of home leisure last August, says research
In August, the average British household spent £229 on out of home leisure, a £7 (3%) increase year-on-year and a £20 (10%) increase month-on-month...
The Pub sector has changed but is still very important
Data from the NPD Group has revealed how pubs stand for over 10% of all out of home traffic in Great Britain. In real terms, this represents 1.3...
Almost half of guests prefer to book Christmas tables over phone, says research
Research from guest experience management experts, HospitalityGEM, has indicated that a significant proportion of guests (42%) would choose to call...
Moody's: Wagamama outclasses European high-yield casual dining peers in credit terms
In the European high-yield casual dining sector, Mabel Mezzco Limited's (Wagamama, B2 positive) credit metrics outpaced its peers PizzaExpress...
New companies join Courtauld Commitment 2025
The industry’s voluntary agreement The Courtauld Commitment 2025, brokered by not-for-profit organisation WRAP, announced that 30 new signatories had...
MSC: Half the contenders for Independent Takeaway of the Year semi-finals are certified
The announced shortlist of contenders for the Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year features ten MSC certified chippies from the 20...
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Chipotle's 5,000-jobs hiring spree; Starbucks courts China customers with Teavana range; McDonald's receives final bids for North Asia sites
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Harry Ramsden owner's plan to buy Bernard Matthews
According to a story by the Telegraph, Ranjit Boparan, the magnate behind Harry Ramsden's and Goodfella's pizzas, unveiled a deal to buy Bernard...
UK's curry industry is worth £4 billion, says World Curry Festival founder
World Curry Festival founder Zulfi Karim said that £1bn could be attributed to the north of England with its hub – Bradford – worth £500m to the city...
Starbucks allows long-time shareholders to nominate board members
The company announced an amendment to its bylaws, allowing long-time shareholders to nominate board members.
Takeaway.com looks to raise €175 million through IPO
The food delivery platform announced that it is looking to gather €175 million (£146 million) in a stock market listing on Euronext, the Amsterdam...
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Local investors are McDonald's China's only hope; Chipotle settles with over 100 E.coli victims; Starbucks struggles to revive gourmet image
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
