Food to Go News – Page 8
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NewsIn 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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NewsLeon 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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NewsGreggs 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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NewsBP 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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NewsCosta 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
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Oakberry Açaí plans 16 site openings in 2024
The international açaí brand will target a mixture of equity and franchisee locations across the UK, after making its London debut last summer.
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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.