UK

Bidcorp reclaims KFC delivery contract in the UK

The firm had been taking back some of the KFC deliveries since late 2018.

Pizza Express group EBITDA down 7.7% to £32.4m

The chain says it was due to “industry-wide cost pressures in the UK”.

Chopstix secures new £5m debt facility from Metro Bank

The brand also secured a £2m debt facility from the bank in 2018.

Deliveroo awards independent restaurants £25,000-worth restaurant makeover

The British public voted for their favourite restaurant through social media.

Hotel Chocolat to open new site in The Peacocks Centre

The shop bolstered Woking’s evolving food and beverage offering.

Vegan and vegetarian takeaway orders have more than doubled since 2016: study

The rise in takeaway restaurants has led to limited access to skilled workers.

SOHO opens second Birmingham store

This follows the Debenhams store which is also located at Bullring Shopping Centre.

Taco Bell planning to open site in Cardiff: report

This will mark the only Welsh branch of the fast food chain so far.

McDonald's installs bleed control kits to combat knife crime epidemic

The move follows a campaign by a mother who lost her son.

Wagamama franchise owners offer one-off payment for workers in New Zealand

The workers were owed wages, holiday pay and bonuses when the Asian-fusion restaurant closed in July.

Muffin Break to open in Colchester

The store will create 15 jobs.

Robin Rowland to step down from YO! Board

He intends to focus on a portfolio of retail hospitality interests.