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Café Rouge launches store access guides online

The chain also announced its plan to introduce two-handled cups and portable ramps.

Honest Burgers to offer plant-based bacon burger

The burger chain also announced that it will return its Tribute to Bacon offering.

Palm Greens to open first standalone site in King's Cross

The salad concept will be offering a 50% discount on all items from 6 to 7 January.

Gordon Ramsay's food-to-go concept lands in Hong Kong airport

The concept serves an all-day menu which features the celebrity chef’s signature dishes.

33% of British grocery shoppers wary of ethical impact of food eaten: report

Veris Strategies suggested that circular food strategies need to be reframed so that “morally conscious approaches” can be better promoted.

Cold food, booking problems drive negative reviews during Christmas season: Feed It Back

Meanwhile, people skills and service were said to drive positive reviews over the festive period.

2019: Year in Review

We look back at the highs and lows of the UK multi-site restaurant industy these past twelve months.

The psychology of QSR menus: engineering

Revenue Management Solutions VP Dora Furman presents the latest thinking on categorisation strategy and targeting for optimal profitability.

Emerging restaurant brands grew 3.8% in the last half-year: analyst

Fast food models featuring desserts and coffee is said to drive future growth.

Pret A Manger launches online campaign to introduce EAT item

Last May, Pret had acquired EAT in a bid to ramp up its offerings for vegetarian and vegan consumers.

Competition watchdog orders Amazon, Deliveroo to answer merger concerns

CMA has given both firms until 18 December to provide an answer on their deals question.

Tossed's CVA proposal approved by creditors

The proposal, its owner says, will provide “breathing space” and “strong foundations”.

Taco Bell offers oat-based taco in Europe

The vegetarian option is now available in the chain’s Finland locations, and will soon arrive in Spain.

PizzaExpress closing down inaugural ZA site

The pizza chain said it will convert the concept’s site back into a pizzeria.

Almost half of meat eaters eyeing to cut meat consumption in 2020: survey

16% of non-vegans also said they would opt for a plant-based diet should more vegan options were introduced in restaurants.