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Owner of Krispy Kreme, Panera Bread looks to acquire Dunkin' Donuts

Owner of Krispy Kreme, Panera Bread looks to acquire Dunkin' Donuts

According to Bloomberg, speculation that JAB Holding Co. could buy Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. sent the coffee-and-doughnut chain's stock surging 8% higher.

Crussh releases Christmas menu

It is set to launch on the 15th of November.

Costa's Babyccino has more sugar than a can of Coca Cola: report

It contains more sugar than Fanta at 6.9g, Sprite at 6.6g, and Dr Pepper, which has 7.2g.

Chopstix introduces first ever seasonal Sweet Treat

Bramley Apple and Cinnamon Spring Rolls served with Salted Caramel sauce will be available on 6 November 2017.

Whitbread launches cookhouse and pub concept in Oldbury

The company has also confirmed three further openings over the next few months.

Consumers increasingly opt for premium drinks: CGA report

More than 43% consumers now choose high-quality drinks or say they are likely to upgrade to one when drinking out of home.

Papa John's lands in Huddersfield

Franchisees Chan Singh and Mandy Kaur will run the new Papa John’s alongside their other outlets in Liverpool and Manchester.

Pret A Manger arrives in Sheffield City Centre

The shop, located at Coles Corner on Fargate, will open on the 9th November.

Crust Bros partners with Billy and Jack to launch new brunch menu

It will feature six pizzas topped with classic brunch recipes along with a few surprises.

Costa unveils Christmas offerings

The new festive menu will arrive in stores across the UK on November 2.

Wimpy UK's return is a marathon not a sprint, says General Manager

Chris Woolfenden stresses it is “still early days”.

10 tips on what consumers look for in a restaurant: the ENTERTAINER

Written by Mike Rich, global marketing director of the ENTERTAINER.

McDonald's UK releases statement on welfare policies for chickens

It follows the implementation of new policies in the US management.

Taco Bell launches first mobile delivery in the UK with Deliveroo

It is set to roll out across towns and cities in the UK, including Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Southampton and Chelmsford.

The cuisine types offering opportunities across Europe

Times are getting tougher in the QSR and fast casual space, with recent weeks seeing reports of GBK pulling back on expansion plans and Byron Burger undergoing a strategic review.