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Pizza Hut, Byron amongst brands signed up to Deliveroo's new ‘pickup' service
The delivery platform expects 10,000 more restaurants to sign up.
Pizza Hut, Byron amongst brands signed up to Deliveroo's new ‘pickup' service
The delivery platform expects 10,000 more restaurants to sign up.
200 Degrees Coffee launches mobile app
The app has a GPS function that locates the chain’s nearest shop.
Pret A Manger trials digital labelling, beacon tech in Houndsditch store
They are also trialling a new app with an order-ahead feature.
KFC extends partnership with QSR Automations to bolster ordering system
The agreement aims to form "new kitchen efficiencies to answer in-restaurant and off-premise dining growth".
Lewis Hamilton-backed Neat Burger taps online safety management solution provider
The concept opened its first outlet last September.
Tim Hortons launches on Just Eat
The Canadian brand also has a buy one, get one free promo with the platform.
Interactive website showcases changes in British high street
Independent bars and restaurants are some of the fastest growing sectors.
Costa Coffee taps IoT connectivity specialist to upgrade its vending machines
The move allows the coffee chain to enact real-time data collection.
Chiktopia looks to compete with fast food heavyweights by going ‘counter-less'
The move is said to allow staff to focus on preparation and table service.
Crosstown founder launches on-demand ordering platform
Slerp was being developed since 2016.
PAUL UK taps customer feedback specialist to bolster expansion
Feed It Back services will be rolled out across PAUL’s 37 sites in the UK.
Samworth Brothers launches website for new food-to-go brand
The website aims to convey the company's evolution from its previous Ginsters-branded van delivery service.
Deliveroo launches ‘Restaurant Rescue Team' initiative
The programme will launch in London and then expand to other parts of the UK.
Wagamama launches first ever one-stop shop app for staff
The Woksapp gives staff access to benefits, wellbeing platforms, cycle to work schemes, and more.
McDonald's trials grab-and-go store in London
‘McDonald’s to Go’ in Fleet Street will offer a reduced menu and new packaging.
Costa Coffee extends mobile ordering service across 500-plus stores
The mobile ordering service is available through the chain’s app.
Orderswift, Stuart expand direct delivery coverage to 34 cities and towns
The move comes after a two-year collaboration between the two companies in London.
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