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Restaurant groups loss-making up 75% in just a year: research
Restaurant groups loss-making up 75% in just a year: research
Restaurant chains have been dealing with oversaturation in the market as well as rising costs.
Papa John's awarded its franchisees in recent conference
Papa John’s has named its ‘Champions of Better’ at a recent Company franchise conference, held in Milton Keynes.
Wasabi Sushi seeks rent payment changes
It asked landlords to alter rent payment agreements as it pursues an “ambitious expansion programme”.
Reports say Carluccio's hires KPMG amidst dining crunch
Carluccio’s is working with KPMG to look into options to help the chain, according to reports.
Kanada-Ya to launch third site in Upper Street
It confirmed its soft launch on the 18th of March.
Zizzi caught up in latest Russian spy drama
A Zizzi branch in Salisbury has been temporarily shut by police 'as a precaution', as they investigate the mystery collapse of former Russian agent Sergei Skirpal.
YO! launches new Chindogu menu
Chindogu are gadgets to solve everyday issues that aren’t usually thought to be worth solving.
Pizza Express converts 50 outlets with live music shows
Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp has been amongst who appeared at Pizza Express live events.
Wagamama's like-for-like sales up 8.2% in Q3
It is an acceleration on the 7.1% growth seen in the second quarter.
EXCLUSIVE: Latest Research Shows How People Are Ordering Delivery In the Out of Home Market
Delivery has been a buzz word within the foodservice industry over the last two years and data from the NPD Group shows that delivery visits have grown by +22% in this time (year to January 2018 versus year to January 2016).
Casual Dining Group's revenue rose 10% to £329m in 2017
It cited new site openings and sales growth from existing sites.
Global News Wrap Up: KFC UK runs low with gravy; Starbucks debuts reserve store concept in Seattle; Chipotle ditches sole burger site
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's launches Click & Collect; Chilango offers 20% off for public servants; Bubbleology to launch in Bristol
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Costa Coffee introduces range of flat coffees
The new Costa Coffee Flat Family launches with Flat Mocha, Flat Black, and Coconut Flat White joining the Flat White.
Costa Coffee teams up with Keep Britain Tidy for the Great British Spring Clean
Team members from around 300 stores across the country will join a nationwide army of #LitterHeroes.
Pret A Manger appoints new general counsel
Rita Mehta has been promoted to General Counsel, a new role at Pret A Manger.
Chipotle unveils new Chilli Con Carne
The mildly-spiced, gluten-free offering is available from Thursday, 1st March.