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Pret appoints former Restaurant Brands CEO as chairman

Pret A Manger has announced the appointment of José Cil, former CEO of Restaurant Brands International, which owns brands such…

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Today’s news in brief – 22/04/25

Sticks’n’Sushi has revealed that F1 world champion Fernando Alonso invested in the chain alongside McWin Food Ecosystem Fund. McWin acquired…

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Sticks’n’Sushi receives investment from F1 driver Fernando Alonso

Sticks’n’Sushi has announced that two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has co-invested in the business alongside McWin Food Ecosystem…

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Captain D’s to expand in UK with new 20-site deal

US-based fast-casual seafood restaurant Captain D’s has signed a 20- multi-unit franchise agreement for the United Kingdom. The agreement, signed…

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Caffè Nero acquires London based FCB Coffee

The Nero Group, owner of Caffe Nero, Coffee#1, 200 Degrees, Harris + Hoole and Aroma, has announced it has completed…

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Keenan Recycling secures major contract with Heart with Smart group

Keenan Recycling, the provider of sustainable food waste management solutions, has secured its largest-ever direct national food waste contract with…

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Canadian Second Cup plans expansion in the UK

Canadian coffee chain Second Cup has announced that it is seeking to receive proposals for the master franchise opportunity in…

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Hostmore to acquire TGI Fridays for £177m

Hostmore has reached an agreement for an all-share acquisition of TGI Fridays for £177m, including the business’ brand in the…

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Gecko Hospitality expands into UK market through franchising

Gecko Hospitality, a provider of hospitality recruitment services in the United States, has announced its strategic expansion into the United…

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Costa Coffee to open 11 cafés in Sainsbury’s supermarkets

Costa Coffee and Sainsbury’s have announced the launch of a new collaboration, aimed at providing a new cafe experience for…

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