UK

Chilango appoints Nigel Sherwood as non-executive board director

He has held senior roles in Shake Shack, Nando’s and Pizza Hut UK. 

Caffè Carluccio brews challenge to high street coffee brands with 500-store plan

The chain is looking to enter travel hubs, city centres and neighbourhood locations.

Prezzo partners with THIS to expand vegan offering

This is the first time the chain is using meat alternatives.

Domino’s hiring 5,000 chefs, delivery drivers in response to ‘strong’ demand

The move comes amidst growing concerns about labour shortages after Brexit and COVID-19.

Pret A Manger trials click & collect in eight Manchester shops

The chain also integrated their coffee subscription service as part of the move.

LEON launches organic coffee range

Its packaging is fully recyclable, the company says.

The Restaurant Group sales near pre-pandemic levels since UK outdoor dining resumed, company says

Over the past year, the company had to permanently shut some underperforming restaurants.

YO! expands food-to-go deal with Tesco

The move is part of the brand’s existing multi-channel plan.

Further rise in footfall seen as restrictions ease and indoor hospitality returns

London footfall has recovered most compared to other major cities.

Luke Johnson launches bid to sell Gail's café chain: report

Risk Capital Partners has asked Nomura to review options for the chain that will include a sale process.

Taco Bell to open drive-thru restaurant in Aberdeen

The launch will mark the brand’s 60th UK restaurant opening.

Delivery, takeaway sales up fourfold in April from pre-COVID levels 

CGA’s new Hospitality at Home Tracker suggests the market is set for more growth despite restrictions easing.