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Popeyes UK grows to £100m sales
The TDR Capital-backed business, which just opened a new drive-thru site in Salford, has plans for 25+ sites for the year ahead
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Greggs plans 50 Outlet stores by 2025
The stores serve unsold products at a discounted price, and aim to tackle food waste while helping those living in disadvantaged areas to buy food
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Pret under pressure to offer all subscribers compensation
Consumer experts have said that the food to go chain could be breaking the law following technical issues with its app
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Crosstown seeks new investment
The doughnut brand has appointed M&A specialists from Interpath Advisory to advise the business through the investment process
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Greggs makes progress on sustainability targets
The food-to-go retailer has achieved 97.1% of electricity usage across all operations came from renewable sources and maintained over 30% of range as ‘Healthier Choice’ products
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Crêpeaffaire seeks new franchise partners
The quick-service crêpe brand has appointed property adviser, Christie & Co to support its UK expansion plans
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Smoothie Factory launches UK franchise push
The Texas-born juice-bar brand operates in 18 countries and looks to expand its presence in the UK after its entry into the market with an inaugral store in Belfast
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McDonald’s buys back 225 Israeli franchise restaurants
The US fast-food chain has been subject to boycotts and protests since franchise owner Alonyal announced it would be donating free meals to the Israeli military
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Popeyes opens four in 10 days
The Louisiana fried chicken brand has opened in Country Durham retail park, Bishop Aukland retail park, and Exeter High Street, part of a plan to open 30 new sites in 2024
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Chesterford makes strategic move into London
The group has acquired famous Muswill Hill fish and chip shop Toff’s, with plans to improve its tech capabilities and grow the brand across London
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Subway agrees European partnership deal with McWin
McWin will assume responsibility for 400 existing franchise restaurants in France, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg and Belgium, with plans to open 600 new sites over the next decade
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Crussh returns to expansion trail
The healthy food and juice bar chain is to open new sites in London’s Kensington and Fulham, after being bought out of administration in January 2023
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Club Pret updates access to discounts
The coffee and sandwich chain said the change, which sees QR codes for free coffee and discounts available exclusively via the Pret App, would deliver a more complete digital experience for its members
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Pret: ‘We’re making sure we’re where our customers want us to be’
The chain has made “great progress” on its plan to double the size of the business, aided by its franchising approach, according to UK shops & franchise director Guy Meakin
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Bagel Factory ups rate of expansion
The Cremonini Group backed brand plans to open eight sites overall in 2024 and is on track with its plans to have a 38-strong estate before the end of 2025
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In pictures: McDonald’s unveils new staff workwear collection
The new line gives team members the chance to create a personalised style with the choice of classic and tailored fits, and marks the first time the brand has made changes to its uniform since 2016
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Leon remains focused on nationwide expansion
Managing director Ashley Davis told MCA’s Food to Go conference that there was still more work to do around understanding how to take the healthy fast-food brand to regional towns and cities
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Greggs hits £1.8bn sales
Total sales in 2023 were up 19.6% vs 2022, with like-for-like up 13.7% as the retailer reports its market share is at an all-time high and reiterates its ambition for more than 3,000 in the long term
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BP launches made-to-order breakfast and lunch offer
BP has launched a new ’food for now’ concept, offering freshly made breakfast and lunch options with seating areas, following a trial at two stores last year
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Costa launches cafe collaboration with Sainsbury’s
With an investment exceeding £3m, Costa has unveiled initial plans to open 11 new stores within Sainsbury’s supermarkets in 2024