Free Hard Rock Cafe Legendary Burgers for the NHS Legends
Following its reopening this weekend, Hard Rock Cafe London is saying a big thank-you to the city’s frontline health workers with a free Legendary Steak Burger.
Articles in category: Food service
Pret a Manger to close 30 stores following lockdown, leaving an estimated 1,000 jobs at risk
Pret a Manger is to close 30 stores and is expected to cut 1,000 jobs, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
McDonald’s partners with InstaVolt to create EV charging network
McDonald’s is today announcing plans to introduce electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging points as standard across new UK Drive-Thru restaurants, through a new partnership with InstaVolt. McDonald’s ambition is to create a new nationwide charging network to support increasing demand
Tim Hortons launches on Uber Eats across UK and Ireland
Iconic Canadian restaurant chain, Tim Hortons, is now available via the Uber Eats app across the UK and Northern Ireland.
Deliveroo and major restaurant CEOs warn of grave damage to industry unless Government takes action
Deliveroo CEO and founder Will Shu, alongside 90 restaurant partners, including some of the UK’s leading restaurant brands, have today written to the Prime Minister to call for action to support the restaurant sector in the face of continuing challenges
Domino’s trials new fresh hand-stretched vegan dough
Domino’s, the nation’s best loved pizza, is trialling two new vegan friendly recipes in 46 stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland from today.
Mitchells & Butlers secures £100m CLBILS loan safeguarding 45,000 jobs
Mitchells & Butlers has secured £100m of additional funding from HSBC UK and Santander UK as part of the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS). The funding will support Mitchells & Butlers through the continued disruption of Covid-19 and
LEON continues mission with launch of digital platform
Naturally Fast Food brand LEON is aiming to inspire change in the way we think about food, with the launch of a new digital platform combining a refreshed consumer website for its restaurant, grocery and delivery businesses with high quality
Justin King enthusiastic as LEON is first British retailer to use SafeZone payment technology
Naturally fast food chain LEON has today announced it is the first British retailer to embrace SafeZone technology, aimed at providing customers with a safe, cashless payment option across all of its restaurants.
Non-profit deli launches in Leeds to raise funds for Yorkshire’s most vulnerable
In it Together Deli will open its doors to the public on Monday 18 May selling a selection of fresh and tasty produce from some of Yorkshire’s best restaurants, butchers and bakers. There will also be a selection of craft
LEON launches waffle fries and vegan sauces in time for BBQ Week
Naturally Fast Food chain LEON has announced the launch of its restaurant favourite Waffle Fries alongside three new vegan sauces, created to enjoy at home. The new additions include the popular LOVe Burger Sauce, iconic Korean Chilli Mayo and Harissa
The London Restaurant Co-operative delivers over 9,000 meals to NHS
Today, The London Restaurant Co-operative has announced it has delivered over 9,000 meals to the NHS. The not-for-profit social kitchen was launched by Maison Bab and Le Bab co-founders, Stephen Tozer and Ed Brunet at the end of March.
Subway announces phased reopening of just over 600 UK stores
Today, Subway begins a phased reopening of selected, locally owned and operated Subway stores, across the UK and Ireland. Approximately 25% of Subway’s stores will start to reopen from 12 May with new operational and social distancing safety measures
Back to business: Vegware launches guide to eco packaging for socially distanced catering
Caterers planning the return to work post-lockdown face a new set of practical challenges. Vegware has created a 24-page interactive guide to new packaging considerations, to help foodservice plan for new socially-distanced service models.
200 Degrees Carrington Street reopens for takeaway service
Coffee lovers can pick up freshly roasted coffee, other hot and cold drinks and cakes to go at 200 Degrees Coffee’s Carrington Street shop in Nottingham, which has reopened today (Monday 11 May).
Honest Burger staff get early access to furlough pay via Wagestream
Honest Burger is now offering income streaming to its army of 730 staff to help them access their furlough pay early during the pandemic.
StarStock reports early momentum of mypubshop initiative to help pubs transform into community stores
The new mypubshop initiative that enables pubs to trade as food shops and transform into ‘click and collect’ havens for their local communities has reported a flying start and gained further industry backing.
LEON launches new chef-quality and essential boxes on its Feed Britain platform
Naturally Fast Food chain LEON is today expanding its Feed Britain menu, offering seven additional delicious boxes, including The Ginger Pig Meat Selection box and a BBQ box. The online delivery service provides customers a food market experience, with fresh
KellyDeli trials Deliveroo Editions service
KellyDeli, owner of the international sushi franchise Sushi Daily, has launched a trial delivery service with Deliveroo Editions, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Pret a Manger now delivers via Uber Eats in 10 locations
Pret a Manger is now available to order via Uber Eats across 10 key locations, following the re-opening of a small number of shops.
Subway reveals recipes inspired by its iconic menu items in UK and Ireland
Subway UK and Ireland and Tastemade announce the creation of a series of ‘at home’ recipes inspired by Subway’s iconic range of Subs, sauces and famous cookies. With the demand for at home meal inspiration at an all time high,
Shake Shack to re-open Tottenham Court Road and Canary Wharf locations for takeaway and delivery
This week, Shake Shack will re-open its Tottenham Court Road and Canary Wharf locations for takeaway and delivery.
Prezzo restaurant chain staff get early access to furlough pay
Italian restaurant chain Prezzo is now offering income streaming to all of the company’s 3,000 staff to help them access their furlough pay early during the pandemic.
Subway merges Europe and Middle East regions to create new EMEA region
Subway stores today announced it has merged the Europe, the Middle East and Africa regions into a newly formed Subway EMEA region. This reflects the brand’s strategic plans to improve efficiencies and streamline the business. Joining the Subway team to
Blakemore Foodservice launches drive-through click & collect service
Blakemore Foodservice has launched a brand new click & collect service at its Darlaston distribution centre to serve people in the West Midlands.
