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Value players move towards barbell pricing strategies

2026-04-29T15:51:00+01:00

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Delivery sales continue modest growth trajectory

2026-04-29T15:29:00+01:00

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John Vincent: ‘We have a second chance to finish what we started’

2026-04-27T14:48:00+01:00

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Soaring costs take ‘heavy toll’ on sector

2026-04-27T07:26:29.277+01:00

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Restaurants return to growth in March

2026-04-24T07:47:51.913+01:00

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How Blank Street Coffee won over trendy Gen Zs

2026-04-24T07:47:47.953+01:00

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Naan vs Tortilla: The Transatlantic cuisine shift

2026-04-22T07:28:00+01:00

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Health is now non-negotiable, but consumers refuse to compromise on flavour

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Eating out participation declines sharply

2026-04-20T07:15:25.183+01:00

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Sheikh it up – why the sale of Richard Caring’s empire is a really big deal

2026-04-20T07:15:00+01:00

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‘Burdensome tax regime’ and ‘subdued consumer demand’ push up insolvencies

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