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The 54-year-old Canadian fast-food chicken is opening its first restaurant in the UK.

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Restaurants only saw 0.9% growth in January.

It operates 19 restaurants.

The owner of Dunkin could reach a valuation of US$20b.

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The UK’s biggest brands will be honoured during the awards ceremony in London.

The group attributed its strong holiday performance to its growth.

This is the fifth opening for the brand this year.

It will only be available in 10 select locations.

This will also be included in their special set menu.

Santa Maria, the nation’s leading out-of-home food provider, has announced the launch of its new Salsa range - a category worth a total of £212m - designed to help pub, casual dining, restaurant and quick-serve operators elevate their menu offering and increase the average spend per head.   With Creed Foodservice’s Plates to Profit 2023 Report revealing that nearly half (47%) of pub and restaurant operators have seen the number of bookings reduce[1], it’s increasingly important that operators maximise average spend per visit – and salsa can help do just that. The average trip spend on salsa occasions reaches £16.50, compared to £11.20 in the wider market.   Santa Maria’s new Salsa range is a trio including Mexican Salsa Roja, Salsa Rio Grande and Mexican Salsa Verde, which are all vegan, gluten and lactose-free packed with natural flavours and no added preservatives.

Price increases for food delivery declined from 20% in 2022 to 15% in 2023

The regulatory organisation told the company not to show the ad again.

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The new outlet will open on Valentine’s Day.