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Iley will be responsible for all store operations as well as sales of branded products to other retail partners.

The brand currently has over 35 outlets across the UK.

Gluten-free and vegan options will be featured in the new range.

This comes whilst Grant Thornton UK’s audit of Patisserie’s financial statements for 2015-2017 is being investigated by Britain’s accounting watchdog.

Two of the executives have been with the company for more than 10 years.

The Rochester-based dining chain has also signed a deal for their seventh site in Dover.

GBK's South African owner, Famous Brands, has announced it has now closed 14 of the 17 stores scheduled for closure under the terms of the recently agreed CVA.

The chain aims to improve their store design, food, service and website.

The information is said to have been from a leaked email of a Greggs representative.

The trade body believes that this will not benefit UK businesses.

The news follows after the cinema chain has also partnered with Casual DIning Group.

They also announced that they ended the year with 10,000 more delivery riders.

The fast food company aims to expand the burger chain business in the US, Philippines, China and Vietnam.

The outlet will be serving as a takeaway venue.

The funds will be used for initiatives such as expanding kitchen capacity and investing in a tech platform for delivery.

Half of its respondents, however, expected lower consumer frequency in eating outside.