Food to Go News – Page 2
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NewsKnoops sees record start to 2024
Store revenue for the chocolate drink specialist increased 23% on a like-for-like basis, with FY24 turnover expected to more than double vs FY23
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NewsKrispy Kreme faces continued pressure on profitability in UK
CEO Josh Charlesworth said the doughnut chain is taking action to improve profitability as it reports lower volumes in the UK in FY23
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NewsWestmorland boosts turnover and continues inward investment
The business, which operates service stations including Tebay, Gloucester, and Cairn Lodge, invested £6m in its estate in the year to July 2023
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NewsRemaining Veggie Pret sites to revert to standard stores
In 2022 Pret revealed it would shut or rebrand the majority of its remaining Veggie Pret sites, with vegetarian and vegan options now widely available at all its stores
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NewsBP launches Wild Bean Café ‘micro-market’
The self-service offer for forecourt retailers provides coffee, blended ice drinks, smoothies, and milkshakes, pastries and hot food to go
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NewsFarmer J secures £5.5m investment
The funding round, led by venture capital firm Beringea, will aid the London-based concept to expand within the UK and launch internationally
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NewsSushiDog secures new investment to finance rollout
Middleton Enterprises has injected its second round of funding, which will be used for four new openings in London as the QSR concept targets 30 sites in five years
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NewsPret reveals first kids’ menu in drive to expand customer base
The food to go chain has launched its first full menu designed for kids aged four to 10 years old as it looks to broaden its offer for families
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NewsLittle Caesars promises ‘year of growth’
The pizza brand has opened its second UK site in Nottingham, with two in London and one in Liverpool to follow later this year
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NewsPret warehouse suppliers accept 6.6% pay rise
The GMB union have reached an agreement on a pay raise for warehouse and delivery staff employed by Best Foods under its Pret A Manger contract.
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NewsRalph Trustees backs Pure
After Whitbread exited its stake in the health-focused food to go chain, MCA understands that family-run hospitality group Ralph Trustees has stepped in as its new backer
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NewsGong cha targets 300 sites in Middle East
The bubble tea concept has signed a master franchise agreement with Shahia Foods Group as the latest step in its international expansion strategy
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NewsWhitbread sells stake in Pure
The hotel group has exited the London-based food-to-go chain after buying a 49% stake in 2016, saying Pure is no longer a core part of its strategy
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NewsKFC franchisee Soul Foods reaches 400 site mark
The family-owned business, which operates KFC, Starbucks and Taco Bell franchises, has opened eight new stores in the last quarter.
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NewsWingers signs 30 store development deal
The deal will see the chicken wing brand grow in West London and the Thames Valley, with at least two new stores expected to open before the end of 2024
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NewsKarak Chaii to grow to 30 sites
The Indian street food concept has ambitious plans for 2024 and will nearly double its estate next year, according to advisor Paolo Peretti
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NewsFireaway Pizza to launch crowdfunding campaign
With an external investor committed to £200,000, the funding round will help expand central operations, brand reach, and enhance Fireaway’s technology platform.
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NewsMcDonald’s plans 10,000 by 2027
Despite macro-economic challenges and consumer uncertainty, McDonald’s has remained largely unaffected, due to affordable menu items, aggressive promotions and marketing campaigns
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NewsSnowfox Group launches new kiosk concept
The Yo! Sushi operator has opened its first Good Eats kiosk in partnership with Tesco, offering a ‘build your own’ range of bowls, salads, flatbreads, and breakfast wraps
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NewsHeavenly Desserts launches first kiosk format
The smaller ‘Pico’ restaurant format marks the brand’s fifth location in Scotland, and will showcase Heavenly Desserts’ recent menu revamp