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NewsHalf of hospitality firms to reduce staff without budget support, survey finds
Seventy per cent of respondents have already increased prices since April
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Comment & OpinionPlaying chicken: why Domino’s is taking on new battlegrounds
Chicken isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Domino’s, but CEO Andrew Rennie is betting its new Chick ‘N’ Dip brand will have a ‘big impact’ on the chain’s future
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NewsFoodservice supplier BonCulina enters administration
Anglia Crown Limited, which was trading under the BonCulina brand, appointed Kroll administrators Benjamin Wiles and Robert Armstrong on 10 November
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NewsAI phone order agents roll out to UK restaurants
AI agents are being trained on restaurant menus to record orders, suggests sides, and accept payments during the call
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NewsGail’s owner on hunt for new investors
It is understood advisers at Goldman Sachs have been brought in to begin discussions around potential investment opportunities
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Analysis & FeaturesFarmer Copleys: the farm shop with a seasonal social calendar
The Farmer Copleys farm shop offers not only a bakery, private dining area and events space but opens the wider farm for a tulip festival and pumpkin festival
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NewsCaterforce expands premium range to meet demand
New products include sea bass fillets, extra-large cold water prawns and a six-layer chocolate fudge cake
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NewsPopeyes to open 100th UK restaurant
The 100th site is located at London Bridge station and will open on 25 November, offering both dine-in and takeaway options
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NewsDomino’s CEO: not ‘massive growth’ left in UK pizza market
Andrew Rennie hopes Domino’s Chick ‘N’ Dip range will motivate consumers to order more often
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NewsMcDonald’s rolls out ‘Order Ahead’ app feature nationwide
McDonald’s said the change would result in ‘less waiting and a smoother, faster experience from start to finish’
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NewsJulienne Bruno brand rescued in pre-pack administration deal
The move adds to Compleat Food Group’s plant-based offering, sitting alongside vegan cheesemaker Palace Culture, acquired in 2023, and the Squeaky Bean and Vadasz brands
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NewsChinese private equity firm eyes bid for Costa Coffee
It is not known whether the private equity firm would be looking to make an offer itself or via Luckin Coffee
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NewsDomino’s launches 2025 festive menu with Mince Pie Cookies
Back by popular demand is Domino’s Hot & Cheesy Dip and Hot & Cheesy Dip with Twisted Doughballs
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News345 major hospitality businesses demand action at budget
The hospitality businesses are calling on the government to lower business rates and cut VAT on hospitality
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NewsSSP Group chair Mike Clasper to retire
Clasper was appointed chair of the Upper Crust owner in February 2020
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NewsGreggs launches new ‘Bitesize’ shop format in Sevenoaks
The new-look Greggs shops look to reach more customers in high-footfall locations that are constrained by space
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NewsDomino’s launches first Pod format store
The site is around 25% smaller than a traditional Domino’s store
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NewsLittle Dish launches trio of frozen meals for kids into Sainsbury’s
Each meal contains at least one of a child’s recommended 5-a-day
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NewsSubway launches 2025 Christmas menu
The Christmas lineup includes festive sandwiches, jacket potatoes and sweet treats
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NewsKFC UK sales grow 9% as value-driven menu innovation pays off
New menu launches, including the 60-piece Popcorn Chicken Bucket, ‘drove incremental sales’