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German Doner Kebab bolsters operations team with new appointments
German Doner Kebab bolsters operations team with new appointments
Nick Scovell has been appointed director of operations, taking over from Michael Biggins who begins his new role as director of strategic initiatives.
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’.
Delivery sales 357% higher than pre-COVID levels in April
However, sales have plateaued in 2022, with April’s delivery and takeaway sales were 34% below the levels of April 2021.
Prezzo promotes Dean Challenger to CEO role
The brand also named Gwion Iwan as their operations director.
Bakers + Baristas opens flagship site in Brent Cross
This is the brand’s 64th overall location.
Just Eat enlists Katy Perry for new global campaign
The TVC was created by McCann London.
Chopstix to enter Haven parks in new deal
The agreement marks the first foray into holiday parks for the QSR brand.
Pret A Manger in talks for franchise deal in India — report
This will be Reliance Retail's second attempt to strike a deal with a large cafe-restaurant business.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s Russian biz offloaded to licensee; Domino’s develops “mind-ordering” app; Uber Eats explores voice ordering
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Subway giving away seven metre sub; Fridays’ earl grey-based cocktail; Patisserie Valerie’s ice cream drip cake
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Greggs sales lagging in city centre locations as more Brits shift to WFH
The bakery chain reported a 27% rise in UK sales.
Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales up 2% in April but cost pressures stunt growth
London still lags pre-COVID-19 trading, whilst sales up 3% beyond the M25.
McDonald’s earmarks £250m for restaurant redesigns
The upgrade programme includes redesigning McDonald’s kitchens and dining areas to further factor in digital sales channels and the company’s app.
Chopstix to ramp up franchising with new director appointment
It currently operates more than 75 restaurants across the UK, 22 of which are franchised.
Independent burger chain Fat Hippo opening first London site
This will be Fat Hippo’s fourteenth UK location.
Big Table Group appoints David Rust to new F&B director role
The new role will oversee menu planning and development across Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge.
Papa John’s opens store in Blaby
This is now the fifth Papa John’s in Leicestershire.
