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Popeyes launches UK-exclusive breakfast menu
The US-born chicken brand has launched a breakfast menu exclusive to the UK, featuring New Orleans-inspired dishes
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Arc Inspirations delivers £40.8m in sales
The premium bar operator delivered annual sales growth of 7.5% for the year to 26 March 2023, with plans to open four sites - including a London debut
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Chesterford appoints ops director
Tomasz Bojko, who previously spent 12 years at Pret A Manger working his way up the ranks to ops manager, will oversee Chesterford’s Pret franchise business, Joy Brands
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Snowfox acquisition completes
The YO! operator has been acquired in a c£500m deal by Japanese food group Zensho Holdings, while Mayfair Equity Partners exits Snowfox
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Market Halls reveals strong sales growth and expansion plans
Target cities include Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Liverpool, Leeds, Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh
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Aldi launches delivery pizza service
Inspired by Domino’s and available in Manchester, Cardiff and Edinburgh, the medium-sized pizzas are being offered for £3.99 with no delivery fees
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McWin acquires Big Mamma valuing it at €270m
The 23-strong Italian-inspired trattoria group will continue to expand across Europe, and look to new locations such as the United States and Middle East following the majority investment from McWin, which also backs Gail’s and White Rabbit Projects
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‘Local favourites’ join Uber Eats
Rudy’s Pizza, Archies, The Athenian, Fat Hippo and Hub Box have all joined the delivery platform
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Tim Hortons announces franchise push
The Canadian coffee shop and QSR chain is looking to expand its 75-strong UK portfolio across new towns and cities
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BrewDog updates pipeline
The craft beer brand has bars forthcoming in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Gatwick, Perth, Chandigarh, Denver and Edinburgh
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Big Fang Collective appoints new CEO
Chris Morgan replaces Natasha Waterfield as CEO, as the Imbiba-backed concept aims to become the market leader in competitive socialising
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Gravity sees revenue recover
The retail, leisure, and entertainment concept reported revenue of £25m in 2022 - up 75.3% from the prior year - as it prepares to open a further 10 locations
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Deals struck for Pizza Hut branded franchise stores
Seven Pizza Hut branded franchise stores across the Midlands and Sussex have been acquired through pre-pack sales
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Nando’s celebrates 10 years of No Chuckin’ Our Chicken
Since its inception, the food donation programme has seen 4.3 million meals donated to charities and community groups
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Leon co-founder launches new venture
John Vincent, who Leon to EG Group in a 2021 deal valuing the 70-strong chain at c£100m, has launched a sustainable clothing and food venture
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White Rabbit Projects makes CFO appointment
White Rabbit Projects has appointed Paul Deeming as chief financial officer, as the hospitality development platform looks to accelerate expansion
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Train drivers announce two more strike days
Members of the Aslef union will walk out on 30 September and 4 October, alongside an overtime ban on 29 September and 2-6 October
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Bob & Berts appoints operations manager for England
David Rayner joins the Northern Irish coffee chain from the Spitroast Group, and will lead its rollout across England
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Howard Schultz steps down from Starbucks
The coffee giant has announced former CEO Howard Schultz is to retire as director, as part of a planned transition, and will be replaced by Wei Zhang
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including BrewDog, The Alchemist, Rosa’s Thai, Treats Club and more