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Concerns around rising inflation increasing: IGD
Concerns around rising inflation increasing: IGD
																					
							However, confidence among younger shoppers has increased for the first time since April 2021.
						
					
					
				Wagamama warns of price hikes as it faces recruitment struggles
																					
							CEO Thomas Heier also revealed plans to expand the 147-strong UK chain.
						
					
					
				Domino’s to enter Lithuania
																					
							The first two stores will be in Vilnius.
						
					
					
				Choppaluna ranked first in TripAdvisor’s ‘quick, healthy’ bites category
																					
							The salad chain first launched its restaurant in Bloomsbury London last year.
						
					
					
				Island Poké to open four new London restaurants
																					
							It plans to have 23 more restaurants over the next five years.
						
					
					
				Byron CEO Simon Wilkinson steps down
																					
							Gavin Cox was named as his replacement.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s considering closing indoor dining amidst Delta surge; Starbucks employees seeking union vote; Chipotle gamifies loyalty programme
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap Up: Gourmet Burger Kitchen partners with hard seltzer brand; Tortilla extends £1 Taco Thursdays deal; Taco Bell offers free delivery via Uber Eats
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Uber eyes flexible benefits fund for gig workers in Canada
																					
							Workers can qualify for the benefits fund after completing a specific number of hours per quarter, it said.
						
					
					
				Smokehouse concept Hotbox launches second site in London’s Hawley Wharf
																					
							Bookings for the 42-cover restaurant are now open via their website. 
						
					
					
				Prezzo hires new CFO, people director
																					
							The latest appointments reflect the brand’s “general strengthening of capability,” it said.
						
					
					
				Pret A Manger, Burger King offer food to Afghan refugees arriving in UK airports
																					
							Around 25,000 refugees are due to arrive in the UK from Afghanistan.
						
					
					
				Tonkotsu to open restaurant at Kentish Town
																					
							The chain will be giving away 30 £50 Noodle Notes to spend at the grand opening.
						
					
					
				Shawarma bar concept Shawa to open in West London
																					
							The concept aims to “change the perception” of the food type.
						
					
					
				Papa John’s announces three new store openings
																					
							The chain continues its multi-unit franchisee strategy.
 
Papa John’s announced new store openings in Totton in Hampshire, Southsea in Essex and a further outlet in Southampton.
						
					
					
				Taco Bell to open first Wales drive-thru
																					
							The drive-thru site will also be the brand’s fifth restaurant in Wales.
						
					
					
				LEON’s Nick Ayerst steps down as managing director
																					
							The chain’s director of growth and culture, Glenn Edwards, will be his successor.