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Pret A Manger to open for the first time in Bracknell on April 19
Pret A Manger to open for the first time in Bracknell on April 19
It will be offering a sneak peek of the new shop and 400 free lunches on the 18th of April.
Deliveroo to launch ten additional virtual restaurants in the UK
Deliveroo said that its virtual brands have seen more than a 70% increase in revenues.
Pineapple replaces avocado as UK's fastest selling fruit: Prestige Purchasing
According to Tesco, pineapple sales surged 15% in 2017 whilst avocado sales increased by less than 10% last year.
Foodservice price inflation stands at 0.5% for February
Oils and Fats is again leading the categories in terms of inflation at 16.5%.
UKHospitality provides interim guidance on new acrylamide legislation
It aims to help catering businesses identify and implement measures to reduce acrylamide levels in food.
Chart of the Week: Younger consumers are the quickest to adopt app ordering, says The NPD Group
App ordering is now three times bigger than it was two years ago.
Wimpy returns to Shrewsbury
It created at least 15 new jobs and the owner says he has been overwhelmed with support from local residents.
Pret trials new flexi working
It confirmed the trial of a new set of working options for its employees.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino's US launches new mobile game; Dunkin' Donuts trials new snacking menu in Boston; Chick-Fil-A slated to be third largest QSR, says Technomic
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Pilgrims to launch new pizza; Pizza Express offers free classic pizzas; EAT. opens at Liverpool Street Station
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Subway rolls out new sub offer
From April 4 until June 26, Subway stores across UK will offer seven original Subs at just £2.49.
McDonald's UK CEO responds to ballot from workers in five of its restaurants
In July, the Bakers’, Food and Allied Workers Union notified McDonald’s that they will authorise a strike later this year.
4 top marketing trends for the hospitality industry
With consumers now more tech savvy than ever, this shift in behaviour is driving some big changes in the hospitality sector.
Nando's to debut Bag & Bake range in Asda
The bag in bake range is set to roll to Asda in early April.
Nine in ten Brits believe they are ‘ethical consumers': research
Whilst a further 67% are adamant to boycott brands lacking in ethical conscience.
Carluccio's launches in London Marriott Hotel
This is the third opening in a Marriott hotel for the group which has opened at Heathrow and London’s Regents Park.
Pizza Hut rolls out new payment app across UK restaurants
Qkr! with Masterpass will monitor your visit in Huts nationwide and offer guests a range of ‘money can’t buy prizes’.