Restaurants News – Page 591
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McDonald’s to speed up Russian expansion
McDonald’s is planning to ramp up its Russian expansion in 2010 and is looking to add a further 40 restaurants next year.The burger chain, which currently has 233 sites in Russia, opened 33 outlets this year and 21 in 2008.The company believes that there are big opportunities in the country ...
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Eating out branded chains gain popularity
Britons are increasingly turning to branded chains when eating out, with people not only familiar with a broader range of restaurant and pub concepts, but also visiting them more often.McDonald’s and Pizza Hut were the UK’s most recognised brand, with 95% of people having heard of them, according to research ...
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Calorie labelling may start in spring 2010
Restaurants and pubs may be required to list calories on their menus from spring next year, following the publication of new research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) today.The FSA said that following positive results from 21 companies involved in calorie labelling trials it would launch a consultation that will ...
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Carluccio’s to open in Wimbledon Village
Carluccio’s, the Italian restaurant and deli chain, has acquired a new site in Wimbledon Village from Say Gourmet for an undisclosed sum from an asking price of £250,000.The company, which is led by Simon Kossoff, will rebrand the former 2,500sq ft Say Café on the high street and expects to ...
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Taybarns targets students
Taybarns, the all-you-can-eat Whitbread restaurant concept, is targeting students with a discounted offer.It has reduced its prices from £5.99 to £4.99 for students when they dine between Sunday and Thursday, after 8pm. NUS card must be shown to be eligible.The operator has targeted fresher fairs at universities this autumn and ...