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Deliveroo to launch 'Food Procurement' service

19-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

Deliveroo is expanding its operation with a new ‘Food Procurement’ service that it says could save restaurants ‘up to 40%’ on ingredient costs.

Stonegate to create UK's largest pub group in £1.27bn deal

18-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Slug & Lettuce owner Stonegate Pub Company has agreed to buy Ei Group (EIG) for £1.27bn, creating the UK’s largest pub business.

Bird explores restructure to avoid administration

17-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

London fried chicken restaurant group Bird has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.

Halal Guys see sales drop following UberEats delisting

17-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

Sales at US-founded fast casual chain The Halal Guys’ first UK site have been hit by 20% after it was delisted by UberEats because it has yet to receive a food hygiene rating from Westminster Council.

Franco Manca owner planning further 8-10 restaurants

16-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

The operator of the Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurant brands is planning to open between eight and ten further sites in the next year.

KFC commits to ensuring greater animal welfare standards

12-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

KFC is to sign up to the European Chicken Commitment (ECC), which calls on brands to ensure greater welfare animal standards are implemented across the supply chain.

Big trouble in little China?

11-Jul-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Chinatown is changing. The number of Cantonese restaurants is being reduced with the introduction of more specialist, regional Chinese and pan-Asian places in a bid to attract a broader spectrum of customers. But as the big money international players...

Patisserie Valerie to close further 14 sites

10-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

The private equity owner of Patisserie Valerie is to close a further 14 of the brand's cafes.

Generation Next: The Athenian

10-Jul-2019 By Finn Scott-Delany

The Greek street food player has just secured a restaurant in London Bridge for its eighth site. Owners Neo Christodoulou and Tim Vasilakis discuss bringing souvlaki to the UK.

'Complacency is death': what's next for Patty & Bun?

09-Jul-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Joe Grossman’s London-centric chain Patty & Bun is responding to challenges in the premium burger market with two new concepts and the launch of several vegan dishes.

Patisserie Valerie overturns 'butter ban' with new menu

04-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Patisserie Valerie has overturned a 'ban' on using butter in its puff pastry with the launch of its new summer menu.

What’s next for Pret a Manger?

04-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

The upcoming departure of long-time CEO Clive Schlee is the end of an era for Pret a Manger. What’s next for the group? And can the sandwich brand keep raking in the dough?

Pizza Pilgrims to launch 'pizza academy'

04-Jul-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Pizza Pilgrims is eyeing the launch of a pizza academy for its staff that will also contain a delivery kitchen and a small training restaurant.

Can YO! Sushi finally crack the US market?

03-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

YO! Sushi has made another play for the North American market with the acquisition of US operator Snowfox.

Social Pantry set to expand following investment

02-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

London-based catering company Social Pantry is to put a series of expansion plans into action after receiving a £1.1m investment from investment firm Edition Capital.