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Starbucks US recommends shareholders reject ‘Mini-Tender’ offer
The coffee chain brand announced that it received notice of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 2 million shares of Starbucks common stock at a price of $54.38 per share in cash.
Starbucks US recommends shareholders reject ‘Mini-Tender’ offer
The coffee chain brand announced that it received notice of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 2 million shares of Starbucks common stock at a price of $54.38 per share in cash.
Chilango celebrates Cinco de Mayo with 5 Meals, 5 Days, £5 Each! promo
The Mexican food chain offered five different meals from its menu at £5 for five days, starting with Cinco de Mayo.
Muffin Break announces support for Coeliac UK Awareness Week
The brand will be offering customers a 10% discount on their freshly baked Gluten Free range in support of Coeliac UK’s Awareness Week (9th-15th May).
Franco Manca, Shelley Sandzer secures two new London sites
Franco Manca, with its UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, announced that it has secured two new London sites.
Papa John's holds 'A Million Fans for a Million Euros' promotion
The pizza brand puts EUR1,000,000 up for grabs in its new promotion.
Just Eat upgrades its guidance to full year 2016 revenues
The company reported that total orders in the First Quarter ended 31 March 2016 were 31.5 million, up 57% year-on-year, up 41% on a like-for-like basis.
West Cornwall Pasty Co unveils new gluten-free, dairy-free ranges
The brand launched its newest range of gluten-free and dairy-free pasties.
Great Tastes of America returns to McDonald’s UK
The Great Tastes of America promotion is back at McDonald’s for a tenth year, with authentic new flavours.
UK public makes food hygiene number one priority when eating out
UK consumers are united in not tolerating poor food hygiene ratings and simply won’t visit places that have had food safety issues, no matter what type of restaurant they are. 61% won’t eat at a restaurant, takeaway, coffee shop or pub that has a low Food Standards Agency (FSA) Food Hygiene Rating while three quarters (75%) said they wouldn’t risk dining at a restaurant that had been implicated in a food hygiene incident, even if recommended by someone that they trust.
Quarter of people with food allergies suffer reactions when eating out, says research
A survey by the FSA and Allergy UK has shown there have been improvements for those with allergies since new labelling rules came in, but more needs to be done.
Five Guys opens first Paris restaurant
According to a story by The Connexion, the brand is set to open its first restaurant at Cour Saint-Emilion in Bercy Village in Paris in July, and a second venue is slated for Gare du Nord in 2017.
Greggs unveils new 400 calorie menu options
The bakery chain launched a new balanced choice menu for lighter and healthier lunchtime options.
Pret opens new Manchester Airport store
Pret A Manger announced that a new store is scheduled to open in Terminal One at Manchester Airport on Friday 29th April.
McDonald's US trialling new Chicken McNuggets recipe
According to a story by the Crain's Chicago Business, the fast food chain is rolling out a new 'simpler recipe' for its Chicken McNuggets that will remove artificial preservatives.
EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Wrap Up; Prime Burger’s 1,000 Burger Giveaway; Papa John’s EUR1m Raffle; Wok&Go’s Maiden London Site
Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media last week.
Chinese food takeout and delivery brand Zing Zing raises £600,000 on Crowdcube
The brand aims to change the Chinese food takeout and delivery industry by offering a modern, fresh and healthy alternative.
Casual Dining Group appoints Shelley Sandzer to act on rent reviews, lease renewals
Shelley Sandzer has been appointed by Casual Dining Group to act on rent reviews and lease renewals for all sites within the M25 Greater London area. This includes approximately 60 sites across the group’s full roster of brands: Café Rouge, Bella Italia, Las Iguanas, La Tasca, Belgo and Huxleys.
