All articles by Cara Houlton – Page 2
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Comment & OpinionFrom TikTok to takeaway: why KFC and Doritos are loading up the bag
KFC and Doritos are taking the viral social media ‘bring your own bag’ trend from TikTok to 27 European markets
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NewsShake Shack UK launches ‘biggest and boldest’ burger
It features two 100% Aberdeen Angus cheeseburgers with lettuce, pickles, onions and tomatoes
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InterviewsTom Crowley: putting Popeyes on every UK high street
Popeyes’ UK CEO believes tech, taste and social ingenuity can eventually bring the brand and its ‘shatter crunch’ within 30 minutes of all customers
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NewsYo Sushi ad rapped by ASA over HFSS claims
The ad ran for a limited time over the Easter period when Yo had collaborated with Kit Kat
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NewsChicken shops drive fast food footfall as pub traffic decline continues
Chicken shops continued to perform well with 10.5% growth between January and June
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NewsPapa Johns appoints new UK and Europe MD
The new UK & Europe MD first joined the pizza chain in 2023, most recently serving as senior director for operations and franchising
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NewsStarbucks raises rewards threshold with more points needed for freebies
As of 3 September, Starbucks Rewards members will need 150 points or ‘stars’ to redeem a free filter coffee, americano or hot tea.
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NewsGail’s hails waste reduction and charitable impacts of Craft Community network
Craft Community is a network of farmers, growers and producers who have developed more than 50 products while reducing waste, and supporting regenerative and responsible farming practices
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NewsPapa Johns reshuffles international leadership team as UK sales rise
The changes come as UK sales for the second quarter to 28 June 2026 rose by 10%
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury’s-Argos: what sale means for both businesses
Sainsbury’s combination with Argos 10 years ago never quite worked. Why? And as it finally decides to sell the business, what happens next?
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NewsWagamama launches first restaurant in Birmingham Airport
It will serve Wagamama favourites alongside an extensive breakfast offering
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NewsKff launches Super Savers promotion on over 40 summer lines
The campaign brings together high-volume summer lines, including burgers, mature cheddar, thick-cut chips, Coca-Cola and salad mix
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NewsChaiiwala launches lower-calorie summer menu with salads and avo toasts
All under 400 calories, the range features salads and avocado toasts using Indian-inspired flavours
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NewsTesco Ireland & NI and Booker appoint new CEOs in leadership reshuffle
Andrew Yaxley has been appointed CEO of Tesco Ireland & Northern Ireland, while Geoff Byrne will become CEO of Booker
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NewsWahaca appoints former Coco di Mama director as new head of people
Mercer previously held senior people roles at Coco di Mama and Swingers Crazy Golf
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NewsAustralian frozen yoghurt chain Yo-Chi to make UK debut
At launch, customers will be able to chose from nine Yo-Chi frozen yoghurt flavours and more than 30 toppings
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NewsZambrero UK signs 14 franchise partners in one year amid expansion push
Up to 10 new restaurants are now forecast to open by the end of 2026, with a further 30 locations targeted for 2027
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NewsSainsbury’s to roll out over 7,000 Nectar Prices offers throughout August
From 5 August to 25 August, Sainsbury’s will be launching savings across products including Pizza Express Margherita Pizza and Birds Eye Fish Fingers
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NewsDomino’s delivers ‘strong’ first half as Chick ‘N’ Dip drives growth
Like-for-like sales increased 4.9% and orders were up 1.6%, driven by growth in pizza and Chick ‘N’ Dip
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NewsWingstop master franchisee delivers ‘record’ results in 2025
For the 12 months to 28 December 2025, revenue increased 73% to £216.4m, while operating profit jumped 77.3% to £24.3m