All International articles – Page 2
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NewsTortilla to suspend trading over French accounting issues
The fast-casual operator has identified accounting adjustments relating to its French business, and needs more time to publish its full year accounts
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NewsHaldiram’s targets UK and Europe expansion after securing new backing
After opening a 120-seat restaurant in Leicester Square, Indian snack brand Haldiram’s is exploring further locations in areas such as Harrow and Southall
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NewsSwedish-based salad bowl brand Holy Greens to make UK debut
The group, which operates 30 sites across its home country, will launch its first London site in Canary Wharf with CEO Sabrina Jæger describing it as ‘an important step’
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InterviewsLoungers on applying its successful formula to the German market
CEO Nick Collins told MCA’s Pub Conference the all-day café/bar/restaurant group is ‘curious’ about the opportunities of the German market and preparing to look for a first site
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Analysis & InsightThe breakfast blindspot: Why Britain keeps overlooking the most valuable daypart in American hospitality
The US breakfast restaurant sector generates more than $15bn and is growing by 8% a year. Yet it remains one of the most overlooked opportunities in the American restaurant industry by British operators, Robert Ancill writes
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NewsDomino’s announces CEO succession plan
Russell Weiner is to retire as CEO of the pizza giant’s global business with Joe Jordan, currently COO and president of the US group, set to replace him
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NewsSmacks reports ‘strong momentum’ with Q1 system sales up 49%
The London-born QSR chain, which recently secured the backing of hip-hop duo Krept & Kronan, says it is accelerating its franchise recruitment programme off the back of the results
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NewsPPHE deal with Leonardo Hotels owner ‘not capable of being delivered’
The proposed takeover by Fattal Hotel Group was was derailed after Euro Plaza Holdings, which owns around 33% of PPHE, indicated it would not support the transaction
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InterviewsWhich Wich: ‘We’re at the next chapter in our growth journey’
The US-founded customisable sandwich concept is finally beginning to roll out across the UK with master franchisee Rami Awada telling MCA there are seven openings currently in the pipeline
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NewsWhitbread: ‘We think the plan we’ve laid out is the right one’
Following its Q1 results, the group has pushed back against calls from activist investor Corvex Management to reduce UK capex saying it ‘would not be the right thing to do’
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NewsWhitbread delivers ‘strong and improved’ Q1 performance
The group has reported total sales growth of 2% in the first quarter of its financial year and says its new five-year accelerating growth plan is being executed ‘at pace’
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NewsThwaites warns Middle East situation causing ‘uncertainty on several fronts’
The comments come the family brewer and regional pub operator reports strong FY26 results with turnover up 5% to £127m
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NewsYum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7bn
The US fast food group says the deal, which follows a strategic review of the struggling pizza chain, positions it for ‘long-term growth and shareholder value creation’
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NewsAmEx acquires TheFork for $700m
American Express, which is acquiring the Paris-based restaurant reservations booking app from TripAdvisor, also owns Resy and Tock
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NewsKFC unveils global menu innovation, modern restaurant design and fresh branding
Starting in the UK and Ireland, the menu revamp is centred around boneless chicken tenders and ‘crave-worthy’ dipping sauces including chimichurri ranch and hot honey habanero
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Weekend PressGhost at the feast: how Noma’s René Redzepi became untouchable
After the unorthodox mastermind behind Noma announced he was stepping down, few thought that he – or his restaurant – would survive the storm of toxic abuse allegations. But René Redzepi’s absolute control of his kitchen has never faltered, says The Observer
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NewsLondon enjoying ‘taco renaissance’ as online searches surge
According to DesignMyNight, there has been a 261% year-on-year increase in searches for the staple Mexican dish in the capital
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NewsJonathan Peters joins US padel business No Strings as fractional CFO
The former F1 Arcade CEO will support No Strings across finance, legal, commercial and fundraising with a view to stepping into the role full-time following its Series A funding round
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NewsStarbucks considering options for Japanese business
The US coffee giant has held preliminary talks with investment banks to help determine an approach for Japan, which includes a stake sale that could be valued at around $2.5bn
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NewsPret to expand into major Canadian airports
The expansion of the sandwich giant’s Canadian presence forms part of its ongoing agreement with A&W Food Services