UK
COVID-free Christmas boosts contract caterers' sales by 27%
COVID-free Christmas boosts contract caterers' sales by 27%
																					
							However, trading is still below pre-pandemic levels.
						
					
					
				Wendy’s to build 45 sites in the UK by end 2023
																					
							The business currently operates at 30 locations.
						
					
					
				Fat Hippo to debut in Soho
																					
							It is one of six openings planned this year.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap: Pret A Manger refugee employment program grows 300%; Burger King faces ingredient shortage in Whopper; Nando's #ThisMustBeThePlace promo vid
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Foodservice spend dips 6% in 2022 as more eat at home
																					
							Spend is expected to bounce back as inflation eases and COVID-19 restrictions are reduced.
						
					
					
				Papa John’s revenue climbs 2% in 2022
																					
							The growth was attributed to increasing in North American commissary revenues.
						
					
					
				Subway announces exit in Malta
																					
							The announcement was made through a social media post.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap: Jollibee UK collaborates with chef Whyte Rushen; Costa Coffee announces winners of Barista of the Year UK&I; Caffe Nero to bring coffee at Black Deer Festival
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Foodservice price inflation drops 22% in January
																					
							This is the first decline since September 2021.
						
					
					
				Stack & Still new restaurant to take off in Glasgow Airport in May
																					
							This will be the ninth branch of the pancake chain.
						
					
					
				UK managed restaurant delivery sales drop 2%
																					
							This is the 15th consecutive year-on-year sales decline.
						
					
					
				Costa Coffee names new CEO
																					
							The new CEO has been in the beverage business since 2000.
						
					
					
				Oasis goes public over Wagamama owner concerns
																					
							The private investment fund said TRG's trajectory indicates little hope for the future.
						
					
					
				Starbucks to provide period products to employees in the UK
																					
							The coffee brand said it aims to improve period dignity in the workplace.
						
					
					
				Work-life balance is key for hospitality employees: survey
																					
							One in four employees said the ability to work flexibly is even more important today.
						
					
					
				Krispy Kreme-owned Insomnia Cookies announces UK expansion
																					
							The first store will open in the summer.
						
					
					
				LEON appoints former Costa Coffee head as Operations Director
																					
							The new director also previously worked for McDonald’s for 29 years.