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Pub and restaurant sales growth stagnant in May: study
Restaurant chains saw better performance than pubs and bars this month.
Foodservice inflation slipped in April
Foodservice inflation fell in April year-on-year as compared to March despite the continuing price hike in most categories, according to the Foodservice Price Index from Prestige Purchasing and CGA.
Domino's appoints Brunswick as corporate PR partner
Brunswick nabbed the deal after a client pitch against Tulchan, FTI Consulting and Headland.
Carluccio's names Matt Dale as head of food operations
He previously held a senior food operations role at Bill’s restaurants in London.
Deliveroo's new perks package to help operators hit £15,000 in annual savings
Its features include discounted rates on energy brokerage and reduced rates on training technologies.
Wolf Italian Street Food to launch Nottingham outlet
It will be its eight location following Chiswick, Wembley, Reading, Manchester and Leeds.
Starbucks offers reusable cups at Gatwick Airport
The month-long trial aims to reduce 7,000 disposable from plastic waste.
Costa Coffee names Niel Lake as managing director of UK&I operations
The appointment follows the resignation of his predecessor Jason Cotta.
Honest Burgers launches new site in Tooley Street
The restaurant features exclusive local specials.
Loungers reports 26% rise in annual revenue growth
Like-for-like sales growth was 6.9%.
Ex-Formula One boss launches pizza venture in Marylebone
Crazy Pizza promises to feature "world champion dough spinning chefs".
Happy Lamb Hot Pot to open first UK restaurant in Bloomsbury
The Chinese hotpot chain originated in Mongolia.
Taco Bell celebrates Major League Baseball's London debut with “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco” promo
Customers can get a free taco when the first player on participating teams can successfully record a stolen base.
Biff's Kitchen secures funding to expand product range
The chain is currently working on its retail range.
Fast casual chain Kisses from Italy makes its way to Europe
Its upcoming store will also serve as the company’s training facility for upcoming franchisees in the region.
SSP Group unveils six new units in Malaga Costa del Sol International Airport
They also launched the airport’s first deli concept from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.