Operations

Casual dining Gusto Italian to open doors in Oxford

Customers can start booking their slots as early as now.

Caffe Nero sales balloon to 107% of 2019 levels

The premium coffee brand opened 14 new stores in Q1.

Robots to take over servicing customers at Sip & Stone Restaurant and Bar

SSP Group is experimenting with using robots to help with day-to-day tasks.

Döner Shack Glasgow hits record-breaking sales of £40k in a week

It also recorded 2,500 store visits in the same week.

Subway sets record sales following ‘Subway Series’ launch

The sandwich shop showed a 7.4% increase in same-store sales during the eight-week launch.

Wendy’s eyes Sheffield branch opening

Reports said that it is planning to open a branch near its rival, McDonald’s.

Just Eat Takeaway announces selling of iFood stake

Its cash consideration is up to €1.8 billion.

Tim Hortons’ first dark kitchen to launch in London

The Canadian brand said this after opening its drive-thru resto in London.

Crêpeaffaire’s Crêpe & Roll serves customers at Primark Kingston

It opens on 22 August on the ground floor of Primark.  

Grounded Kitchen to roll out 50 more UK sites; 500 more jobs

It will see an investment of £15m in the brand.

Island Poké now at Wimbledon

It is the brand’s 19th store in the UK.

Costa Coffee opens 300th drive-thru store in Washington

It is located at The Peel Centre in Washington.

SSP secures franchise deal with Greggs

It will increase their UK portfolio.

SUMI has new head chef, declares expansion

Christian Onia, the new head chef, has 10 years of London culinary experience.

Westminster City Council thumbs down Greggs' application

The UK chain's plans were "half-baked," according to the council.

Pastaio at Westfield closed 

The original restaurant on Ganton Street is still open.