All news articles – Page 56
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NewsScoffs Group aims for 400
The Costa Coffee and itsu franchise business is looking to reach the target within five years, with a minimum of 20 stores a year planned
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NewsPizza Hut Restaurants achieves profit and LFL sales growth
The franchise business achieved a £4.7m increase in operating profit to reach £1.7m in 2023, from a £3m loss in 2022
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NewsBoston Tea Party reports sales decline
The 23-strong independent café chain saw a 5% decrease in net sales to £21.7m
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NewsCineworld to inject £35m into estate
The cinema chain’s US backers have agreed to inject the investment to catch up with rivals if its rescue plan is agreed
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NewsSmashville on the lookout for franchisees
The smash burger concept is targeting forecourts as well as high street locations for expansion through franchising
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NewsMcDonald’s at 50: ‘We’re proud of what we’ve delivered’
The fast food brand has had a cumulative £94.45bn gross value added (CGA) impact on the UK economy since it entered the country 50 years ago, according to a report marking its anniversary
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NewsPunch Pubs appoints new CEO as Clive Chesser steps down
Punch Pubs’ current chief operating officer Andy Spencer has been appointed as its new CEO, replacing Clive Chesser, who leaves next month to become CEO at The PureGym Group.
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NewsBrewDog to launch in Northern Ireland
The Scottish brewer will open its first bar in the region at Belfast’s Grand Central Station
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NewsASA bans Just Eat advert
Following a complaint, the delivery company argued its Facebook ad featuring McDonald’s burgers was targeted to users over the age of 18
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NewsPasta Evangelists to make transport hub debut
The Barilla-owned fresh pasta concept will open at Manchester Airport as part of plans to roll out 20 pasta bars over the next five years
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NewsMcDonald’s to open 200 restaurants across UK&I
Part of a £1bn investment by the chain and its franchisees, the new stores will be rolled out over the next four years as McDonald’s celebrates 50 years in the UK
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NewsEG on the Move rolls out Cinnabon
Recent openings include the Bullring in Birmingham and in Livingston, Scotland, with Brent Cross Shopping Centre in London to follow, as well as more outlets in Scotland
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NewsHonest CEO joins Espresso House
Thomas Kelly, who remains at Honest Burgers as chairman, is leaving to run the Nordic 500-strong premium coffee shop group
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NewsNando’s launches School Leavers campaign for second year
The 15-month syllabus includes training on customer service, team leadership and personal development, while providing opportunities to learn alongside Nando’s experienced team members in-restaurant
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NewsPapa John’s franchisee doubles estate
Chatha Franchises, which is mostly London based, has grown to 18 sites, as Papa John’s refranchises 60 stores
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NewsRick Stein’s restaurant company back in the black
Stein’s Trading is looking to expand its restaurant portfolio and is actively seeking a site in Central London
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NewsCalls grow for allergy tsar after teen died after drinking Costa hot chocolate
Last week an inquest found there was a “failure of communication” between the coffee shop staff in Barking and Hannah Jacob’s mother
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NewsWingstop UK celebrates 50-site milestone
Following the opening of its 50th site today in Bolton, the group has confirmed at least six further locations planned for the remainder of 2024
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NewsSubway convenes ‘emergency’ meeting with franchisees
Subway reportedly called a virtual conference with its North American franchisees last week amid concerns over declining sales and profitability
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NewsDeath of girl, 13, caused by Costa staff’s ‘failure to follow allergy process’
Hannah Jacobs’s mother says ‘tick-box’ allergen training is not acceptable after coroner’s ruling, The Telegraph reports