France
Coverage explores food, drink, and hospitality developments across key French markets, including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Bordeaux, with a focus on culinary trends, casual dining formats, sustainability initiatives, and the movement of brands between France and the UK. Reporting offers insight for operators tracking international influence, chef-led innovation, and sourcing practices, as well as UK businesses exploring franchising or cross-border growth opportunities.
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Oct- 2024 -17 OctoberNews
Deliveroo GTV reaches £1.7bn in Q3
Deliveroo saw its gross transaction value (GTV) increase 6% to £1.7bn in the third quarter as the company maintains its full year guidance. Total orders increased 2%, while GTV per order was up 4% in constant currency and revenue increased 4% to £498m. In UKI, GTV growth reached £1bn, a…
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16 OctoberNews
Plant Based World Expo Europe to open at ExCeL London in November
Plant Based World Expo Europe has revealed it will be opening at ExCeL London between 13 and 14 November 2024 to display a full breadth of innovation and trends in the plant-based sector. This two-day event for the F&B industry will feature an international exhibition with over 100 exhibitors and…
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9 OctoberAdvice
Top tips for practical sustainable dining
Discovering a world where every dish is a story about respecting nature, connecting with local producers and committing to a more sustainable future, is an exciting journey to commence. A sustainable restaurant is, first and foremost, a restaurant that respects the seasonal nature of the produce served to customers. This…
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4 OctoberFood and Drink
SSP Group sees UK sales rise 12% in Q4
Operator of F&B outlets in travel locations, SSP Group, has reported that UK sales rose by 12%, with a like-for-like jump of 9%, during the fourth quarter ended 30 September. The group’s UK performance was driven by high demand in the air travel sector, a lower level of disruption in…
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Sep- 2024 -24 SeptemberRestaurants
Five Guys European sales surge £90m in 2023
US burger chain Five Guys has reported that sales at its European arm rose by more than £90m to £542.9m for the year to 31 December 2023. According to the group’s accounts with Companies House, pre-tax losses were also reduced from £35.6m to £16.2m over the same 12-month period. In…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulySponsored
What to expect at Europe’s 100% plant-based trade show
Leading plant-based manufacturers and solutions providers will form a comprehensive exhibition, covering everything from end products to packaging, ingredients and logistics. Here, attendees can source innovative plant-based products, gain inspiration, discover solutions for their business and network with other business owners. Exhibitors are travelling from around the world to demonstrate…
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Jun- 2024 -25 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 25/06/24
Tortilla has acquired Fresh Burritos in France for €3.95m (£3.34m). The deal was funded from the group’s existing debt facilities and is expected to contribute £2.5m of additional annual adjusted EBITDA at 24 months maturity. It comes as the latest step in Tortilla’s growth strategy that will see the brand…
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25 JuneBusiness
Tortilla acquires French competitor Fresh Burritos for €3.95m
Tortilla Mexican Grill has announced its strategic acquisition of Fresh Burritos, a France-based European fast-casual Mexican restaurant, for a total of €3.95m (£3.34m). The deal has been funded from the group’s existing debt facilities and is expected to contribute £2.5m of additional annual adjusted EBITDA at 24 months maturity. It…
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11 JuneFood and Drink
Chicken Cottage unveils plans to reach 100 sites worldwide by 2027
Chicken Cottage has revealed plans to reach 100 outlets worldwide by 2027 as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. The UK-based QSR business currently has more than 60 outlets across the UK and a foothold in Kenya. Both are prime markets for additional growth, while it is also targeting new markets…
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Apr- 2024 -24 AprilCatering Companies
Foodles partners with ReFood to eliminate ‘unavoidable’ waste
B-Corp certified corporate catering business Foodles has partnered with ReFood to eliminate unavoidable food waste generated across its national operations, as part of a strategic drive to further enhance its sustainability credentials. The agreement will see the surplus meals collected from Foodles’ smart fridges across London sent to ReFood’s anaerobic…
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