Restaurants News – Page 9
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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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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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NewsBig Table runs rule over US QSR brands
CEO Alan Morgan is taking a more proactive approach when looking at brands adjacent to his core casual dining group, but is wary of missing the boat on big trends such as fried chicken
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NewsThe Breakfast Club: ‘Performance bodes well for future expansion’
The group reported £17.8m revenue for FY24, with four new openings and double-digit like-for-like growth in central London
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NewsKFC UK reports sales drop
Parent company Yum! Brands recorded a 3% decline in system sales growth for KFC UK in Q2 2024
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NewsTortilla launches first ever app
Burrito Society will allow customers to collect stamps, unlock rewards, and order ahead at all company-owned sites
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NewsWingstop UK initiates sale process
Sky News reports that Goldman Sachs is understood to have begun issuing information about Wingstop UK to third parties in past weeks
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NewsRestaurant manager stole £21k after staff tips cut
The former boss, who fraudulently exploited Piccolino’s loyalty scheme, claims he shared nearly £11,000 with colleagues
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NewsTonkotsu sees like-for-likes up 11%
The ramen bar concept reported turnover of £13.8m in 2023, up from £11.9m in 2022, for its nearly 18 sites as it continues to launch in new cities
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NewsWendy’s ‘holds steady’ in Q2
The QSR chain reported systemwide sales growth of 8.3% in its International segment as it looks to use the UK as a foothold for further expansion across Europe
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NewsETM Group and Maven come together to launch ETM Collection
This unified approach will allow the group to leverage collective strengths, offering guests a diverse and cohesive experience across restaurants
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NewsWingstop performing “extremely well” in UK
Global CEO Michael Skipworth said he’s excited about opportunities in international markets, with the aim of scaling to over 10,000 units worldwide
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NewsYum! Brands to roll out voice AI
The KFC and Taco Bell operator plans to bring the tech to its brands’ drive-thrus around the world, as its digital business has more than doubled since 2019
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NewsSnowfox Group becomes the Wonderfield Group
Following its acquisition by Zensho in June 2023, the new group will consolidate the company’s international brands under one name
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NewsMcDonald’s sees global comparable sales drop
The 1% decline was driven by negative comparable sales across all three segments in Q2 2024, reflecting a drop in demand in China and the impact of the Middle East war
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NewsThree Uncles aims for 10 sites
The London-based Cantonese restaurant chain has chosen Ealing for its largest restaurant yet, along with the launch of its 18 Districts concept
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NewsPasta Evangelists begins franchise rollout
The brand is opening two Pasta Emporiums under franchise in London as part of plans roll out a 20 sites over the next five years
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NewsDishoom to make US debut with New York café collaboration
The Indian restaurant group will cross the pond for a partnership with French brasserie Pastis, focused on breakfast dishes
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NewsProper Slice BYGB lands in London
As another New York-style pizza concept tries its hand in the capital, MCA looks at Gibran Baydoun’s latest venture, which brings its cult-like status from Brooklyn via Singapore