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Pizza Express completes £335m refinancing

It had hired 1,000 new staff members to help drive its rebound following the pandemic.

Greggs’ sales recovering at stronger rate than expected

Earlier this year, Greggs reported its first full-year loss for 36 years.

Taco Bell restaurant in Newcastle wins licensing hours appeal

Operator QFM Group expects to move to add to the city’s night-time economy.

Itsu poised to open 100 new outlets after striking Bridgepoint deal

The partnership is also the second time the London-based group invested in Julian Metcalfe’s ventures.

Just Eat Takeaway.com completes Grubhub acquisition

The enlarged group is now built around the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany.

Caffè Nero sees 82% growth in weekly sales post-lockdown

The company also expects revenue from delivery and digital channels to double across the group in their upcoming financial year.

Tim Hortons, Taco Bell battling for drive-thru location in Huddersfield

The demand for drive-thrus spaces continues to grow despite the easing of restrictions.

The Restaurant Group sales near pre-pandemic levels since UK outdoor dining resumed, company says

Over the past year, the company had to permanently shut some underperforming restaurants.

Luke Johnson launches bid to sell Gail's café chain: report

Risk Capital Partners has asked Nomura to review options for the chain that will include a sale process.

DP Eurasia sales jump 48.7% during first four months of 2021

It particularly saw "unprecedented" demand in Turkey.

Greggs expects return to pre-pandemic profits

It opened 34 shops in the first 18 weeks of 2021.

Pret A Manger found not guilty in sandwich allergy trial

It was alleged that a staff member failed to check the store's allergen guide, and wrongly informed a customer that it did not contain sesame.

Byron owner acquires Mother Clucker chain

The brand specialises in tea brined, buttermilk soaked, twice battered fried chicken.

Domino's completes sale of Swedish business

The move is part of a planned exit from all directly operated international markets.

Greggs names RSM as auditor

The firm will replace KPMG, which has worked with the bakery giant for decades.