Subway
Reporting on strategy, franchising, and operational updates from a major global quick-service brand with widespread UK presence. This section covers leadership shifts, site development, menu innovation, delivery integration, and F&B performance, offering insights for franchisees, multi-site operators, and foodservice professionals focused on scale, value, and consistency in a competitive sandwich and fast casual segment.
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Nov- 2025 -7 NovemberNews
KFC to open new site at Winsford Gateway in Cheshire
KFC, via its approved franchise operator Gastronomy Restaurants Ltd, has become the latest new operator to sign up for a unit at Winsford Gateway, the 30-acre strategic development and major employment site in Cheshire. Winsford Gateway developer Rula Developments has agreed a deal with Gastronomy Properties to purchase a 0.66-acre…
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3 NovemberRestaurants
Leon founder buys back chain from Asda
Leon Restaurants has been acquired by co-founder John Vincent after Asda sold the chain for an undisclosed price. The deal includes 46 Leon restaurants and 20 UK franchise sites, as well as three in the Netherlands and one in Italy. Around 1,120 Leon staff will transfer to the new ownership.…
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Jul- 2025 -25 JulyPeople
Subway appoints Jonathan Fitzpatrick as CEO
Subway has appointed Jonathan Fitzpatrick as chief executive, following a global search. He will take up the role on 28 July, working with interim chief executive Carrie Walsh to oversee the transition. Fitzpatrick previously led Driven Brands, where he served as president and chief executive. During his tenure, he oversaw…
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Dec- 2024 -13 DecemberCafes and Coffee Shops
McWin Capital in talks to acquire Gail’s
London-based investment firm McWin Capital Partners is reportedly in talks to acquire bakery-café chain Gail’s from parent company, Bread Holdings, according to Bloomberg. It comes as McWin Capital owners, Henry McGovern and Steven Winegar, already hold shares in Gail’s via their EBITDA Investment business, which partnered with Bain Capital Credit,…
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Nov- 2024 -20 NovemberNews
Pret A Manger debuts at Gloucester Quays
Pret A Manger has opened a new location at Gloucester Quays bringing the healthy food chain to the city for the first time. The new 1,841 sq ft eatery features seating for 85 people, Pret’s “signature” interior design with wooden accents and red tones, and will be managed by franchise…
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13 NovemberRestaurants
Subway to unveil new global restaurant design in 2025
Subway will be rolling out ‘Fresh Forward 2.0’ globally in 2025, which will be the next iteration of its restaurant image. The fast food chain aims to further enhance the guest experience, improve convenience and drive franchise profitability with the new look. Since the launch of the initial Fresh Forward…
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12 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Paul UK unveils new franchise partner
French bakery and café chain Paul UK has announced Zaf Holdings Limited (ZHL) as its newest franchise partner in the UK. ZHL will open 10 stores over the next five years, bringing the Paul brand to key locations in the Southeast of England. The first store is targeted to open…
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Sep- 2024 -13 SeptemberFood and Drink
Trio of food operators to open at Gloucester Quays
Pret a Manger, Krispy Kreme and Subway are all going to make their city debut at Gloucester Quays. Opening on High Orchard Street in a 1,841 sq ft unit with room to seat 85 customers, the new Pret a Manger shop will serve a menu of freshly-made food and organic…
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May- 2024 -23 MayFood and Drink
Subway launches new digital in-store experience
Subway is rolling out the next phase of its digital experience across the UK, Finland and Germany. Interactive self-serve kiosks have been introduced in many restaurants across the three markets, with plans to add hundreds more throughout the region by the end of the year. The kiosks are connected to…
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Apr- 2024 -19 AprilPeople
Asda appoints new MD for Leon
Leon owner Asda has announced the appointment of the former Tapas Revolution executive, Mac Plumton, as the new managing director of the healthy fast food chain. Plumpton will succeed Ashley Davis, who has served in an interim capacity as MD since November 2023. Davis is set to depart Leon in…
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