UK

Shopper confidence declines to lowest level in a year: IGD

21% of shoppers expect to focus more on saving money rather than quality next year.

Lewis Hamilton-backed Neat Burger launches fifth London site

The company is looking to open additional sites in Westfield Stratford, Canary Wharf, Bishopsgate​​, Kings Road, and Ealing.

CrepeAffaire eyes 50 new franchised units over next two to three years

The London-based company currently has 25 locations open in four countries in Europe and the Middle East.

Wagamama’s menu now 50% plant-based, company says

The company is urging guests to eat more plant-based items by offering a free vegan side until November.

Taco Bell opens 70th UK store

Franchisee The Adil Group says more openings are slated for this year.

Peckwater Brands raises £3m in seed funding to expand operations

The company offers delivery-only food brands to neighbourhood restaurants.

Tortilla valued at £70m ahead of AIM float

The company is looking to open around 45 new sites over the next five years.

McDonald’s to slash carbon emissions across UK business by 2040

The chain will open its first 'net-zero' restaurant in Shropshire next month.

German bratwurst brand Extrawurst set for UK debut

It wants to establish 100 sites in the country in the next three years.

Pizza Hut inks franchising deal with Nine Group

Nine Group will be the franchisee for 31 existing Delivery and Express Huts and will open 40 new locations.

Pizza Express eyes 50 more restaurants in post-pandemic bounce back

Last year, the chain completed a CVA that resulted in the closure of 73 restaurants with the loss of 1,100 jobs.