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Looking ahead to the top tech trends for 2019

Looking ahead to the top tech trends for 2019

QSR Automations Vice President of Sales Ashley Sheppard looks at the tech-driven convenience options which are set to continue to influence modern restaurant trends next year.

Élan opens new store in Hans Crescent

This is their fifth site in London.

Vapiano launches a new store in West End

The chain also mentioned that they will be opening a new site in Glasgow next year.

Casual Dining Group appoints Rooney Anand as their new chairman

He has replaced Martin Robinson who held the position since 2014.

Operator of Franco Manca and The Real Greek reports 20% revenue growth for HY19

The company’s growth is said to be driven by new openings and adding vegan and gluten-free options.

Crussh to launch new site in London Bridge on 2019

This will be their second site in partnership with SSP Group.

PizzaExpress unveils new Christmas menu

The pizza chain introduces two new pizzas and brought back their Snowball Dough Balls.

Pub and restaurant chains see 1.5% like-for-like sales growth in November, study says

The sales of chains operating in London have outpaced the growth of businesses from the rest of Britain.

Papa John's launches a new store in Berkshire

The news came following their recent launch in Putney.

Honi Poké launches new vegan menu

The new offerings features ingredients including Korean BBQ pulled ‘pork’ made of jackfruit and falafel with pineapple. Honi Poké has announced that they have launched a new vegan menu that is developed by food consultant Nellie Nichols. The vegan menu features three Vegan Bowls with ingredients such as Korean BBQ pulled ‘pork’ made from jackfruit, falafel with pineapple, avocado and mango. Other new additions include their on-the-go mini poké bowls, soups and Special Bowls with teriyaki chicken, sriracha mayo salmon, and chorizo chicken. “Nellie has helped us evolve our menu to appeal to the ever-growing vegan market, as well as introduced new lines and ideas into the fold. Our menu will continue to innovate and change regularly to stay ahead of the competition,” Honi Poké founder Vladimir Martynov said.

My Coffee & Deli Bar expands store space

They also announced the launch of the online ordering service Gino2Go.

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