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Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality trends, brand activity, and operational models emerging from one of North America’s most dynamic markets, including sustainability practices, tech adoption, menu innovation, and UK brand expansion. Reporting offers strategic context for professionals tracking international influence, franchising opportunities, and evolving consumer behaviours with relevance to the UK sector.
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Nov- 2024 -4 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Chaiiwala opens new site at Birmingham Airport
Chaiiwala has officially opened a new cafe location at Birmingham Airport. The new site will offer signature products from drinks such as Karak Chai, Karak Coffee to food such as English-ish Breakfast, Masala Chips and Samosas whether they order at the till, or in advance via their phone. The Chaiiwala…
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Aug- 2024 -9 AugustFood and Drink
Restaurant Brands International Q2 revenues hit $2bn
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has revealed that total revenues leapt by 17.2% to $2.08bn (£1.63bn) from a year prior, as group-wide sales grew 5.4% to $11.25bn (£8.82bn) in the second quarter to 30 June. It comes as net incomes during the period rose by 13.5% to $339m (£265m), which the…
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulyNews
Snowfox rebrands to Wonderfield Group
The Snowfox Group, a multi-channel and international Japanese food business, has announced that it has rebranded to the Wonderfield Group. The new brand identity comes after its acquisition by Zensho, a Japanese food group, in June 2023 for $621m (£483.69m). The Wonderfield Group will consolidate the company’s brands under one…
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10 JulyCatering Companies
SSP Group maintains profit guidance as Q3 sales rise 16%
The operator of F&B outlets in travel locations, SSP Group, has revealed its full-year guidance will remain unchanged as it recorded a sales rise of 16% during the third quarter to 30 June. It comes as the group’s like-for-like sales grew 6% during the period off the back of its…
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Jun- 2024 -27 JuneFood and Drink
The O2 unveils self-serve bars powered by Just Walk Out technology
The O2 has announced the introduction of self-serve bars, powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. Building on the already successful deployment of self-order kiosks and self-pour drink stations within the arena, Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is designed to reduce queues so there will be less time waiting and…
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May- 2024 -10 MayNews
Krispy Kreme revenues hit $442.7m in Q1
Krispy Kreme’s revenues increased 5.7% to $442.7m (£353.2m) during the first quarter ended 31 March 2024. Organic revenue for the group grew 6.7% to $440.9m (£351.8m), fueled by a 19.4% increase in points of access and the success of global brand activations including Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day doughnuts…
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Mar- 2024 -21 MarchFood and Drink
Chipotle to open new Tottenham Court Road location
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced it is opening a new restaurant at 64 Tottenham Court Road in London on 28 March. Chipotle currently has 18 locations in the greater London area and is the only company of its size that owns and operates all of its restaurants in the US,…
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Jan- 2024 -30 JanuaryFood and Drink
Chipotle to open first location in Uxbridge
Chipotle has announced that it is set to open its first restaurant in Uxbridge, London on 5 February. Chipotle currently has 17 locations in the Greater London area and is the only company of its size that owns and operates all of its restaurants in the US, Canada, and Western…
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Dec- 2023 -19 DecemberFood and Drink
SSP further expands in North America and Middle East
SSP Group has acquired Calgary-based ECG Ventures Limited and has signed a new contract with Jeddah Airport to operate three F&B packages. The group’s expansion within North America and the Middle East comes as SSP aims to pivot into higher growth markets. SSP’s acquisition of ECG in Canada will see…
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Nov- 2023 -10 NovemberNews
Krispy Kreme revenues hit $407.4m in Q3
Krispy Kreme reported net revenues of $407.4m (£333m) in Q3 2023, a 7.9% increase compared with Q3 2022. Total company organic revenues grew 9.6% in the quarter, led by the US, which delivered 10.2% organic growth in the quarter driven by growth across all sales channels, including delivered fresh daily…
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