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NewsIn at the deep end: Popeyes launches cup-sized dips in a ‘UK first’ for QSR restaurants
The fried chicken chain is taking the fight to rival US brand Raising Cane’s with the rollout of its three-strong, super-sized dips range
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Analysis & InsightMarston’s targets expansion of 'sports lover's dream' Grandstand concept
CEO Justin Platt says the pub group’s five new concepts, each one targeted at a different core consumer demographic, present a ‘real growth opportunity’ going into the new financial year
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NewsPret to take Express format off the market
The self-service branded coffee stations were launched in 2021 with JDE Peet’s, targeting convenience stores, forecourts, universities, healthcare facilities and workplaces
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NewsConsumers 'continue to choose convenience' as restaurant deliveries rise in October
Data shows restaurant delivery sales have risen while takeaway and click-and-collect orders have slumped amid a steady move away from consumers picking up food
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Weekend PressGood things will come from Guinness v Murphy’s price war
Guinness now faces a mounting battle with its rival Heineken, which is hoping to steal a march with its own Irish stout, Murphy’s, The Times reports
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NewsKnoops strengthens leadership team with new appointment
The premium drinking chocolate concept has hired Daniel Haberfield, formerly of Starbucks, to run channel development as it grows into new markets
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NewsVagabond launches direct to consumer platform
The bar group, which is backed by wine retailer Majestic, says the new platform will ‘bring its signature self-pour discovery experience into homes across the UK’
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Analysis & InsightDrinks giant Diageo gambles on Guinness Zero boom
Diageo is pinning its hopes on a boom in sales of its non-alcoholic Guinness Zero to revive investor confidence, the Daily Mail reports
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NewsAB InBev launches $6bn buyback despite volume decline
The owner of Budweiser and Stella Artois was expected to kick off a $2bn buyback over the next 12 months, although some analysts did forecast a larger outlay in light of its falling debt pile
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Canapies go wholesale
Square Pie, the five strong pie restaurant group, has launched a wholesale range of pies, called Canapies, after the success in restaurants decided to sell the bite-sized pies through Brakes
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Molson Coors to sell some wholesale assets
Molson Coors is to sell some of its wholesale operations to Manchester-based drinks wholesaler LWC Drinks for an undisclosed sum, M&C Report has learnt.