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Chopstix Group UK and Welcome Break UK launch first site in Birchanger Green, Bishop’s Stortford
Chopstix Group UK and Welcome Break UK launch first site in Birchanger Green, Bishop’s Stortford
Chopstix Noodle Bar will launch their first restaurant with Welcome Break at Birchanger Green Services, Dunmow Road, Bishop’s Stratford CM23 SQ2, in early August.
McDonald’s trials a ‘walk-thru’ for drunk diners
According to an article by the Sun, an outlet in Llandudno, North Wales, opened a pedestrian lane aiming to serve hungry diners straight out of nightclubs.
Brits love Apple Pie the most, says poll
The Apple pie was voted the nation’s favourite pie in OnePoll's latest survey.
McDonald’s UK announce 5000 new jobs
The fast food chain pledged to create over 5000 jobs in the UK by the end of 2017.
McDonald's global comp sales rise, revenues fall in Q2
The company reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.
Research reveals the impact of national living wage
Data collated through Fourth Analytics, global software partner to the hospitality and leisure industries, revealed the average pay of a hospitality worker (over 25) in June 2016 as £7.47 – 27p higher than the mandatory living wage, introduced in April 2016.
Square Pie launches street food inspired Square Salads
The brand launched Square Salads in collaboration with their new chef partner ex-Hix and Scott’s Ronnie Murray.
MOD Pizza to open first London site
Through the specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, MOD Pizza has secured its first site in London.
Starbucks trials recyclable coffee cups
According to a story by the Guardian, Starbucks will trial a fully recyclable coffee cup in its UK shops.
Quick outlets in Luxembourg to be converted to Burger King
According to a story by Luxemburger Wort, Luxembourg's Quick outlets are to be converted into Burger Kings after the group was bought by Belgian investment company QSR.
Leon opens second store airside at Schiphol
The fast food chain announced it will open a second store, airside at Schiphol, after opening its first European store in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
YO Sushi holds Pokemon contest for customers
The brand is giving away the chance to win a "Pokemon Trainer Feast" lunch on August 10th.
Starbucks launches new store experience in London
The first Starbucks express store in Europe opened in London’s major business hub, Canary Wharf.
pod holds competition to give away a week's worth of super smoothies
In partnership with The Idle Man, pod will give its fans the chance to win one week's worth of smoothies.
Pizza Express hold pizza poll for customers
The brand is holding a competition between fans of its Etna and Rustichella pizzas, with only one pizza returning to its menu in September.
Ticket Registration opens for Takeaway & Restaurant Innovation Expo
Registration has now opened for the UK’s biggest event for the Food-to-go industry, Takeaway & Restaurant Innovation Expo 2016 is opening its doors to the country’s leading QSRs, takeaway, restaurant, bar and café owners. Attracting over 6,000 visitors looking for innovation and expertise on how to boost profits, build a brand, grow business, keep up with the latest developments and find the most up-to-date innovation. It takes place at London’s ExCeL on the 27th & 28th September 2016 and tickets are free if you book in advance on the website www.takeawayexpo.co.uk.
McDonald's halts sales of Big Macs in Venezuela
According to a story by CNN Money, the fast food chain has been forced to suspend sales of Big Macs in Venezuela because it can't source one of the burger's key components.