Food to Go News – Page 18
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NewsSubway’s US restaurant locations hit lowest level since 2005
The brand closed 571 restaurants in America in 2022 and operates more than 20,000 across the country, Business Insider reports
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NewsPret expands loyalty programme
The subscription service has been rebranded to Club Pret, and will now cost £30 per person and offer users 10% off food sold in Pret stores
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NewsPret debuts in India
The food-to-go brand has launched its first shop in Mumbai, the first of further openings planned for later this year
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NewsAtis lines up new opening in Borough Yards
The salad bowl concept is preparing to launch its fifth site, with a sixth also in the pipeline
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NewsIsland Poké 'very confident' about central London trade
Island Poké is aiming to open seven to 10 new locations in the capital per year, as part of c.100 potential locations identified in the UK, its head of property Hux Norman tells MCA.
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NewsGreggs rolls out eco learnings to 250-plus shops
The food to go retailer said it had made significant progress on the 10 targets that form part of its Greggs Pledge, including the reduction of food waste and increase in healthier food options
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NewsGail’s launches first loyalty programme
The artisan bakery will launch its first loyalty programme on 11 April, following the recent introduction of click and collect and expansion of its delivery services
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NewsOle & Steen launches grab-and-go offering
Aimed at commuters, the range features pastries, sweet treats, breakfasts and lunches in pre-packaged formats
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NewsItsu launches first hot food-only restaurant
The site in Regent’s Place will be solely focused on hot dishes, with no sushi on the menu, and will be the first of several sites to open in the new format this year
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NewsCoco Di Mama partners with MFG
The Azzurri Group-owned Italian grab-and-go brand is opening in Motor Fuel Group’s Brighton petrol forecourt
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NewsIn pictures: MCA’s Food to Go Conference 2023
Highlights from the day included fireside chats with itsu founder Julian Metcalfe and Tortilla CFO Andy Naylor and presentations from Tim Hortons and Moto Hospitality
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NewsTim Hortons planning move into travel hubs
The Canadian QSR brand is looking to expand into transport locations as part of plans to open 25-30 sites this year, with “significant growth” planned thereafter
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NewsChopstix acquires Chozen Noodle
The Asian QSR brand has acquired competitor Chozen Noodle for an undisclosed sum, including all 27 of its sites in Motorway Service Areas
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NewsGoldman Sachs arm among bidders with appetite for $10bn Subway
Goldman’s Asset Management arm, Bain Capital, TPG and the Asda shareholder TDR Capital are among the suitors for the sandwich chain, Sky News reports
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NewsGail’s plans to open 10 drive-thrus
The premium bakery chain is on the lookout for sites between 2,000 and 4,000 sq ft as it plans to open 10 drive-thrus this year
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NewsPret announces third pay rise for staff
The omnichannel retailer will give UK shop staff a further 3% pay rise from 1 April. This comes in addition to a 5% increase that came into effect in December, and a rise in April 2022.
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NewsOne week to go until MCA’s Food to Go Conference
There is still time to book your place at the event on 7 March, which features headline speakers from itsu, Tortilla, Tim Horton’s and Moto Hospitality.
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NewsUrban Greens kickstarts rollout
The fresh salad concept is preparing to open in St Paul’s One New Change, with more on the way in 2023
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Newsitsu to open 18 UK sites this year
The healthy Asian fast food brand is due to open six equity sites and 12 franchise locations in the UK this year, founder Julian Metcalfe has told MCA.
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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.