All news articles – Page 82
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NewsClean Kitchen co-founder steps down as animal products added to menu
Verity Bowditch has announced she will step away from the formerly vegan restaurant, as the move does not align with her values on animal welfare
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NewsJoe & The Juice strengthens board
Jeffrey Lawrence, formerly EVP and CFO at Domino’s, joins the brand’s board of directors as it accelerates its growth and expansion in international markets
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NewsHospitality inflation eases slightly
Data from the Office for National Statistic shows inflation continues to soften across the wider economy, as the Consumer Prices Index rose by 3.2% in March, down from 3.4% in February
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NewsNPD taps into global flavour trends
A flurry of seasonal menu refreshes see Subway lean on a growing trend for smokehouse concepts, Loungers inspired by Brixton’s finest Caribbean restaurants, while Pret introduces Thai-style salads and wraps
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NewsJust Eat grows UK sales by 11%
The delivery company accelerated gross transaction value (GTV) growth in Q1 2024, according to an update to the London Stock Exchange
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NewsRevolution Bars sets out restructuring plan
If implemented, the strategy aims to return the company to profitability by improving EBITDA, reducing debt, and enabling a recommencement of the refurbishment program
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NewsDes Gunewardena to launch Engel and Jang
The restaurateur has revealed details about two distinct concepts - a cocktail bar and Korean-Japanese restaurant - launching in the London Royal Exchange this summer
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NewsHostmore to acquire franchisor TGI Fridays US
The proposed reverse takeover would bring together the casual dining brand’s largest franchisee with its global franchisor for an enterprise value of £177m, with the combined group to be renamed TGI Fridays plc
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NewsGymkhana Fine Foods raises £2.4m in seed funding
The retail spin-off from JKS Restaurants and former Mars executive Gulrez Arora is being backed by venture capital firm CAVU Consumer Partners
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NewsBistrot Pierre launches new concept
All-day dining venue Pierre’s focuses on a value for money offering of coffees, cocktails and small plates, and will make its debut in Newport, South Wales next month
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NewsBrewDog Bars 2.5% down in 2024
CEO James Watt put the performance down to a challenged start to the year for hospitality, adding that BrewDog remained 10% ahead of the wider industry
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NewsAsahi: Low & no will generate 50% of global sales by 2040
The Japanese brewing company, which owns Fuller’s beer, is expanding its line-up of low & no beverages through investments in start-ups, to cater to a growing number of health-conscious consumers turn away from alcohol
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NewsFulham Shore turnover nears £100m
Franco Manca and The Real Greek brands both reported strong revenue and estate growth in 2023
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NewsGreggs plans 50 Outlet stores by 2025
The stores serve unsold products at a discounted price, and aim to tackle food waste while helping those living in disadvantaged areas to buy food
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NewsPret refunds subscribers unable to use app
Cubscribers to Club Pret, which allows customers to order up to five hot drinks a day for a monthly fee of £30, have experienced technical issues and were unable to claim their drinks
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NewsCooks Coffee sales up 17% to £27.9m
The Esquires operator plans to open more than 10 outlets in Q2 2024
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NewsPret under pressure to offer all subscribers compensation
Consumer experts have said that the food to go chain could be breaking the law following technical issues with its app
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NewsUK food security at risk because of record rain
The National Farmers’ Union is seeking extra support for growers after England suffered its wettest 18 months since 1836
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NewsLittle Chefs: What happened to the roadside diner chain
With 439 restaurants on major routes across the UK, Little Chef once enjoyed a near monopoly on roadside dining. The BBC explores why the restaurant chain disappeared
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NewsNew Brexit checks will cause food shortages in UK, importers warn
Rules due to come in this month will impose new handling fees – and experts say small suppliers are already being driven away