Kevin Santos

Nathan's Famous teams up with Tommy's Diner to expand in France

Last year, over 700 million Nathan's Famous hot dogs were sold.

Popeyes to open first UK outlet in London’s Westfield Stratford

New sites will be announced "imminently", the chain said.

‘Serious lack of competence’: Patisserie Valerie auditors fined £2.3m

The FRC said Grant Thornton had "missed red flags" and failed to "question information provided by management". 

Pret A Manger planning to open 200 shops as sales bounce back

The chain’s parent firm and co-founder are spending £100 million on the expansion plan.

Papa John’s promotes new Fresh Soul range with music-inspired campaign

The new global campaign will first run across the UK and EMENA.

Optimism about future trading recovering despite major challenges: survey

Many of the respondents called for further Government help, including an extension on the VAT reduction, reform of business rates and business rates relief for 2022/23.

Weekly Global News Wrap: U.S. drive-thrus slow down; McDonald’s Happy Meals going green; RBI targets net-zero emissions

Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.

Prezzo, Itsu announce pay rises amidst recruitment crisis

The sector is refining their approaches to staff retention.

Dunkin' Donuts to open two new Nottinghamshire stores

One of the new branches will be in the Nottingham city centre.

Megan’s expecting to have 22 sites by end-2022

The chain appointed two new directors to support their future growth plans.

Restaurants, pubs enjoy high delivery, takeaway sales in August

Deliveries and takeaways accounted for 27% of managed operators’ total sales during the month.

Yo! Sushi considering October IPO: report

The Snowfox Group will present detailed financial information to City analysts.

Deliveroo to offer free service to Amazon Prime members in UK and Ireland

New and existing Amazon Prime members will be eligible for a free one-year Plus membership.

Gail’s owner Bread Holdings acquired by Bain Capital in £200m deal

RCP chairperson Luke Johnson will retain a shareholding, understood to be around 15%.