Food to Go News – Page 13
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NewsLeon adds to London estate
The brand has opened sites in Earls Court and Hanover Square this week, following other recent high-profile openings including Southbank, Battersea and Brixton.
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NewsJulian Metcalfe joins Food to Go Conference as headline speaker
The founder and CEO of Itsu will take part in an exclusive fireside chat at the MCA conference on 7 March
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NewsPret faces questions after axing smoothies and frappes
The brand said the products, ordered by only 20% of subscribers, will be removed to prepare for the rollout of new iced drinks
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NewsPopeyes plans six drive-thrus in 2023
The fried chicken brand is ramping up its opening programme with two new sites a month, CEO Tom Crowley tells MCA
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NewsInsomnia Cookies to make UK launch
Late-night cookie concept Insomnia Cookies will launch in the UK this year, with owner Krispy Kreme saying the brand has whitespace for more than 4,000 locations globally
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NewsPret to launch in Qatar
Pret a Manger will launch in Qatar in a deal with franchisee Al Mana Holding, marking another step in its expansion in the Middle East and globally
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NewsMacron versus McDonald’s: how France ditched disposable food packaging
‘Anti-waste’ law has been costly for restaurant chains and some doubt its environmental benefits, The Financial Times reports
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NewsMcDonald’s ups prices, trials saver meals
The fast food brand is increasing the price of five menu items as rising food and energy costs hit, while at the same time introducing a saver meal deal offering in the South East
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NewsCaffè Nero UK, Domino’s and Leon to speak at MCA’s Food to Go Conference
Big-name operators join the line-up for the 7 March event, with panels to be held on recruitment, coffee shop innovation and digital evolution
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NewsPure: ‘Footfall levels in the capital give us the confidence to grow’
The food-to-go operator is keen to restart its growth plans following a strong return to trade over the past year, CEO Spencer Craig tells MCA
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NewsLeon launches value hot meal deal
The brand is launching a £3.99 rice pot and drink meal deal in response to feedback from guests that 30% are on a stricter budget
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NewsJoe & The Juice continues to expand
The Denmark-founded healthy juice bar brand opened eight stores last year, and now has a UK estate of 62
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NewsGail’s kickstarts Northwest rollout
The premium bakery chain has confirmed further openings in the Northwest, in Manchester and Altrincham, and will make its debut in Wilmslow next month
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NewsAwesome Chips eyes 50 UK sites
The new franchise operation is keen to build its current three sites into a nationwide business in addition to exploring opportunities elsewhere in Europe, founder Roni Dalal told MCA.
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NewsGreggs: ‘It’s the first time we’ve hit £1.5bn’
Following the announcement of 2022 sales of £1,513m yesterday, CEO Roisin Currie discussed expanding the Greggs offer through drive-thrus and day parts
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NewsPret broadens value offering
In response to the cost of living crisis, the brand is looking to offer customers options at at “different price points to suit their budget”
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NewsDoh’hut lines up five sites in London
The Leeds-based concept is launching in the capital as part of an agreement with the director behind the UK rollouts of Eggslut and Halal Guys
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NewsWasabi still keen to expand UK restaurant portfolio
The Capdesia-backed business views expansion into more suburban locations as an attractive area for future growth
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NewsCrosstown lines up two more
The doughnut and coffee concept is opening new sites in Shoreditch and Bristol while closing one in Piccadilly
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NewsPret: ‘We no longer rely on London footfall’
Speaking at MCA’s Omnichannel Foodservice Conference, interim MD Guy Meakin said the broader spread of the business meant it wasn’t reliant on trade returning to pre-Covid levels in the capital