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Greece-based Hans & Gretel makes UK debut
The fairy-tale inspired dessert store has six sites in Greece and one in Cyprus.
Greece-based Hans & Gretel makes UK debut
The fairy-tale inspired dessert store has six sites in Greece and one in Cyprus.
LEON, Costa Coffee amongst brands piloting refill option
The Refill campaign will save over 100 million single-use bottles from entering the sewage system by the end of 2019.
Chilango in talks of restructuring: report
The talks came after the chain raised £5.8m from selling its so-called “Burrito Bonds”.
Wheelcake Island opens its third London site
The pancake concept’s other locations are in Old Spitafields Market and Seven Dials Market.
Hospitality trade group welcomes proposed cut on business rates
Business rates is said to be a key barrier to businesses’ growth.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks' largest roastery; Subway's new CEO; TGI Friday's to go public
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Patty&Bun to reopen in Liverpool St.
The refurbished store will have a 40-50 seating capacity and 15-covers take-away segment.
Millennials, Gen Z flock to restaurants weekly: survey
Good food is seen as a key factor in the dining experience.
Bella Italia drives family experience with “Family Games Hour”
The new concept will feature classic board games from 15:00 to 17:00 daily.
Tortilla, Starbucks to open in Euston Station early December
SSP Group currently operates restaurant chains in 600 sites nationwide.
Social Media Wrap Up: Krispy Kreme's Pudsey Donut; Pizza Express' $1 Snowball Doughball; Pret's Christmas gluten-free bread
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
200 Degrees opens 80-seater East Midlands outlet store
The new 1,865 sq ft shop features a coffee bar, a fireplace area and a large outdoor seating space.
Uber Eats to offer integrated delivery system
More than a third of Brits say they would order more food for delivery upon improvements in the speed of service and quality of food.
More jobs in hospitality sector with government support: trade association
The sector has created half a million jobs in the past decade.
LEON launches Christmas menu
The restaurant chain’s holiday menu also offers a new gluten-free pastry.
AI, Big Data still a low priority for hospitality sector: Softcat
Cybersecurity, in contrast, continues to be prioritised following a slew of cyber attacks this year.
Papa John's opens Bristol Kingswood store
Its franchisees plan to open another store early next year.
