All articles by Cara Houlton – Page 5
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Analysis & FeaturesCan John Vincent strike the right balance in Leon’s ‘new era’?
The founder is taking Leon back to its roots, but trends move quickly
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NewsCosta Coffee and Sainsbury’s to open 14 more supermarket cafés in 2026
Since first collaborating in 2024, the partnership now represents a combined investment of almost £16m
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NewsLeon owner to inject £2.5m into food chain as 23 restaurant closures confirmed
The healthy fast food chain said it would emerge as a ‘smaller but stronger business’
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NewsPricecheck hits £200m turnover milestone with plans to double business
Pricecheck has set a new target to double the business again to reach £400m in revenue
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NewsPret a Manger expands presence in travel locations with first drive thru
It features one lane for vehicles, with a digital menu board showcasing Pret’s food and drink selection
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NewsGreggs expands health-focused offerings with new pasta and salad range
Greggs will also be launching new Mini Sausage Rolls in selected shops across Scotland and the south east
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NewsFranco Manca confirms site closure locations as restructuring plan approved
The restaurant chain said the restructure would allow it to explore opportunities to grow and strengthen its position
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NewsThe Real Greek secures future for 19 restaurants in rescue deal
Karali Group, the owner of the Côte restaurant brand, reached an agreement to rescue the chain on 1 May
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NewsPopeyes UK launches apprenticeship programme and youth employment partnership
The chicken QSR brand is committed to taking on 25 apprentices through 2026, six of which are already on board
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NewsIRO Sushi signs five new sites as UK estate nears 40
Stores will open in Basingstoke, Bristol, Ipswich, Ilford and Maidenhead
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NewsMcDonald’s UK&I appoints new marketing chief
He brings more than 15 years of end-to-end marketing experience across the McDonald’s system to the role
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NewsChaiiwala chooses Blackburn for first 24-hour drive thru
The drive-thru looks to respond to demand for late-night snacking and early breakfast occasions
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NewsEG On The Move acquires MPK petrol forecourt network to extend national presence
The transaction includes MPK’s portfolio of 27 petrol forecourt sites
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NewsBread Ahead to teach one million children to bake for free over next decade
The programme will combine in-person workshops, a national digital learning platform, and community and partner-led activity
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NewsStarbucks expands cold beverage offer with new Cloud Frappuccino trio
The range looks to build on the coffee giant’s classic Frappuccino blended beverage by adding a cold foam topping
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NewsSocial media names Greggs ‘most popular’ Too Good To Go brand partner
Videos of Greggs Too Good To Go bag unboxings have received over 468,000 likes and 5.9 million views
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NewsCrime and Policing Bill gains royal assent in ‘landmark’ for retail
New laws will see a separate offence created for assaulting a retail worker while the ‘effective immunity’ for shop theft offences under the value of £200 will be scrapped
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NewsCosta Coffee launches eight summer drinks and expands ube range
A new Hazelnut Crème range will join the lineup, available nationwide in stores and via Costa Express machines
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NewsLeon launches larger portions and brings back original menu items in range reset
From 29 April, Leon will be introducing a new Mushroom Magic Rice Box and bringing back its Grilled Chicken Rice Boxes
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Comment & OpinionThere’s nothing funny about feeding kids ‘crap in the canteen’
Whether you remember school food fondly or with dread, the rectangular pizza and sponge cake topped with icing and sprinkles make it unlikely you’ll remember it as being particularly health-focused