Food to Go News
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NewsJersey Mike’s confirms debut London site
The American sandwich brand will open on the former Spaghetti House site on Argyll Street, near Oxford Circus, in late autumn, the first of the four central London sites
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NewsPret debuts new bundle offer alongside autumn menu launch
The new £4.99 offer is rolling out following a successful trial and allows customers to mix and match two selected half sandwiches, baguettes or flatbreads, side soups, side salads or protein pots.
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NewsBread Ahead to launch new owner-operator bakery model
Founder Matthew Jones believes the new model will pave the way for a new generation of owner-operated bakeries across the UK’s regional and market towns.
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NewsWendy’s shares drop as Trian parks takeover plans
The US fast food chain’s stock price fell after its largest shareholder shelved plans to pursue a take-private transaction for the company
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NewsProfessor Green to expand fast food brand Proper Good to London
The concept, founded by the rapper in partnership with Hero Brands, will launch on Soho Street next month, marking the next stage in its growth ambitions
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NewsSpudBros Express to expand across UAE
The viral jacket potato brand has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Forward Hospitality that could see it launch multiple restaurants and food trucks across the country
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NewsIRO Sushi to expand into Scotland
The QSR chain has secured its first Scottish outpost in Glasgow and is targeting up to 20 locations across the country amid wider plans to reach 100 sites by 2030
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NewsYO! Sushi planning raft of new kiosk openings
The Wonderfield Group-owned brand has lined up nine new locations within Tesco supermarkets following strong sales in the UK grocery market
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NewsHarry Ramsden’s launches new compact format
Harry’s Hut has opened at The Tower Hotel, near Tower Bridge, and will give the brand a smaller, flexible footprint in which to operate in high footfall urban locations.
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NewsLittle Caesars quietly shutters remaining UK site
The US pizza chain, which previously described the UK as a key market for expansion, has closed its restaurant in London’s Greenford, alongside Nottingham and Derby, leaving its future on these shores in doubt
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NewsPizzaExpress chooses Stevenage for first Houston Hot Chicken site
The Nashville-style hot chicken brand will land in the UK this autumn with plans to roll out 50 restaurants nationwide over the next three years
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NewsZambrero enters next phase of expansion
The Mexican-inspired fast casual chain increased like-for-like sales by 28% over the past 12 months, and expects to open 10 new sites by the end of the year
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NewsJulio Santoyo steps down as Leon MD after two months
Santoyo left his role as director of UK operations at Pret to join Leon in May 2025, but has stepped down after less than two months
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NewsChick-fil-A to open first UK drive-thru near Glasgow
The American QSR chain, which trades from two locations in England and two in Northern Ireland, is set to take over a former KFC unit in Hamilton’s Palace Grounds Retail Park
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NewsCustomer growth drives record turnover for Ole & Steen
The Danish bakery and coffeehouse group, which operates 26 sites in the UK, achieved 7.1% customer growth last year, leading to a 10.3% increase in like-for-like sales
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NewsIRO Sushi sees 20% increase in like-for-like sales
The 30-plus site QSR brand is continuing to scale, with a strong pipeline of new locations, in Basingstoke, Ipswich, Salisbury, and one in South London, which are expected to open over the summer/early Autumn.
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NewsCornish Bakery announces next four openings
The independent bakery chain will open new sites in Wells, Witney, Shrewsbury, and Guildford, following its ‘anti-brand’ strategy to create individually curated, bespoke bakeries in each community
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NewsIn pictures: Wendy’s unveils ‘future fresh’ restaurant design
The US burger chain is rolling out a new international design concept featuring a blue colour palette that pays homage to the brand’s roots
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NewsEG On The Move completes acquisition of 85 UK forecourt sites
The addition of Prax’s petrol forecourt network provides further opportunities for the Zuber Issa-led group to expand its branded foodservice offering.
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NewsBoparan partners with TRGC to open first UK airport site for Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens opened at Terminal 3 airside on 4 July, serving the brand’s menu of chicken tenders, sandwiches, wings, shakes, and 15 dipping sauces