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Leisure units in GB slips to 2.4% in the first half of 2018, study says
Leisure units in GB slips to 2.4% in the first half of 2018, study says
The said sector used to see consistent growth up to the second half of 2017.
Tim Hortons to open in Birmingham
This will be their first store to open in the Midlands.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Taco Bell USA pilots party services; why U.S. chains are recruiting senior citizens; Subway USA, FourSquare partner to measure effectiveness of TV ads
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Burger King unveils new Texas BBQ range; Domino's to give away 500 pizzas to those who can challenge Sky Sports' Jeff Sterlings; YO! Sushi's vegan Green Wednesday menu returns
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Co-op launches new 'on the go' concept store
The new site in Manchester Piccadilly station aims to respond to the growing food-to-go trend.
TGI Fridays forms 12-person tronc committee for even distribution of tips
The news followed after their workers performed a series of strikes.
Patisserie Valerie chairman Luke Johnson foregoes annual salary
He is looking to concentrate his efforts in continuous efforts to rescue the bakery company.
Pret A Manger launches their Christmas menu
New and classic offerings will be included in the seasonal menu.
Wasabi eyes new investor to fuel global expansion
The chain aims to have 50 more stores in UK.
Profits of top 100 UK restaurant groups drop by 80% this year, UHY Hacker Young Group says
They warned that struggling groups will see worse before it gets better.
Wages of hospitality workers exceed new NLW thresholds, study says
The QSR sector has the highest hourly wage that has seen a 4.7% growth from March to September this year.
Coca-Cola set to create venture group for acquisitions
Their CEO said that the move is part of their strategy to ‘lift’, ‘shift’ and ‘scale’ their mergers and acquisitions.
Carluccio's appoints Graham Ford as commercial director
Ford was previously the chief operating officer of cafe chain Bill's.
EXCLUSIVE: Taco Bell's London comeback, and how they plan to expand their UK footprint
International president Liz Williams says the Mexican fast food chain is primed for significant growth opportunities in the city.
Wagamama set to be sold to Restaurant Group for £357 million
The deal will be funded through a combination of cash, debt and the rights issue.
Subway offers buy-one-get-one-free promo for World Sandwich Day
Their promotion was supported by their brand ambassador Arron Crascall.
Shake Shack reports pre-tax loss of £7.7 million in FY17
The results are said to have been "within expectations".