All Food to go articles – Page 2
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NewsIsland Poké 'very confident' about central London trade
Island Poké is aiming to open seven to 10 new locations in the capital per year, as part of c.100 potential locations identified in the UK, its head of property Hux Norman tells MCA.
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NewsGreggs rolls out eco learnings to 250-plus shops
The food to go retailer said it had made significant progress on the 10 targets that form part of its Greggs Pledge, including the reduction of food waste and increase in healthier food options
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Analysis & InsightPret increases prices by up to 18%
The price of an all-butter croissant at Pret’s station sites has increased by 18.2%, for example, however price increases at its high street sites have been less steep, it has been reported
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NewsOle & Steen launches grab-and-go offering
Aimed at commuters, the range features pastries, sweet treats, breakfasts and lunches in pre-packaged formats
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NewsCoco Di Mama partners with MFG
The Azzurri Group-owned Italian grab-and-go brand is opening in Motor Fuel Group’s Brighton petrol forecourt
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Analysis & InsightShift to electric cars ‘biggest transformation in 100 years’
Moto CEO Ken McMeikan tells MCA’s Food to Go Confernece how EV drivers stop more often, dwell longer at motorway service areas and spend more money on average
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Analysis & InsightFood to go leaders positive about direction of travel
Steadily increasing footfall, particularly on the high street, has been encouraging for the food to go sector, despite the impact of the rail strikes
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InterviewsLittle Caesars to offer ‘extreme value’ in UK
The brand’s signature product, a hot held £5 pizza, gives it a clear point of difference compared to other QSR and high street pizza operators, VP Andrés De Robina told MCA
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NewsTim Hortons planning move into travel hubs
The Canadian QSR brand is looking to expand into transport locations as part of plans to open 25-30 sites this year, with “significant growth” planned thereafter
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NewsGoldman Sachs arm among bidders with appetite for $10bn Subway
Goldman’s Asset Management arm, Bain Capital, TPG and the Asda shareholder TDR Capital are among the suitors for the sandwich chain, Sky News reports
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NewsGail’s plans to open 10 drive-thrus
The premium bakery chain is on the lookout for sites between 2,000 and 4,000 sq ft as it plans to open 10 drive-thrus this year
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NewsUrban Greens kickstarts rollout
The fresh salad concept is preparing to open in St Paul’s One New Change, with more on the way in 2023
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Newsitsu to open 18 UK sites this year
The healthy Asian fast food brand is due to open six equity sites and 12 franchise locations in the UK this year, founder Julian Metcalfe has told MCA.
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NewsLeon adds to London estate
The brand has opened sites in Earls Court and Hanover Square this week, following other recent high-profile openings including Southbank, Battersea and Brixton.
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NewsPret faces questions after axing smoothies and frappes
The brand said the products, ordered by only 20% of subscribers, will be removed to prepare for the rollout of new iced drinks
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NewsPopeyes plans six drive-thrus in 2023
The fried chicken brand is ramping up its opening programme with two new sites a month, CEO Tom Crowley tells MCA
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NewsPret revamps iced drinks range
The food to go retailer will launch the new range in April in what it describes as its biggest drinks innovation in more than five years, replacing its current range of frappes and smoothies.
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NewsInsomnia Cookies to make UK launch
Late-night cookie concept Insomnia Cookies will launch in the UK this year, with owner Krispy Kreme saying the brand has whitespace for more than 4,000 locations globally
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NewsPret to launch in Qatar
Pret a Manger will launch in Qatar in a deal with franchisee Al Mana Holding, marking another step in its expansion in the Middle East and globally
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NewsMacron versus McDonald’s: how France ditched disposable food packaging
‘Anti-waste’ law has been costly for restaurant chains and some doubt its environmental benefits, The Financial Times reports