UK

Huxtaburger unveils Pride-themed burger

The item was made in partnership with Masterchef Australia contestant Brendan Pang.

Amazon opens first cashier-less convenience grocery store in London

Customers scan a QR code using the Amazon app when they arrive, bag the items they want to purchase, and leave.

Pret A Manger launches first ever in-shop coffee subscription plan following restructuring

Subscribers can enjoy up to five barista-prepared drinks per day for a fixed monthly price.

Psychology of pricing to be discussed in Simon-Kucher & Partners' webinar on COVID-19's impact

The event will also discuss the pandemic’s impact on store clustering.

Donut King, Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar eye ambitious expansion in the UK

Two of Australia’s biggest QSR brands want 250 stores each.

Menulog's UK parent Just Eat sees profit dip amid merger talks with Dutch rival

The global food delivery market continues to see consolidation.

Deliveroo secures US$575 million funding from Amazon

The e-commerce company is set to be the largest investor in Deliveroo’s series G funding round.

ICHIBUNS brands their buns with readable QR code

See how the Japanese chain aims to “make the wallet industry more exciting and dynamic”.

Jollibee says UK a ‘key market' for its global growth

The Philippines’ largest fast food chain believes its products have a universal appeal.

KFC to reduce 20% of calories per serving by 2025

The global chicken brand will also test a new vegetarian option this year. Looking to improve consumer choice, KFC UK and Ireland has announced its ambition to reduce 20% of calories in their offerings by the year 2025. KFC says that calorie reduction commitment is also the latest phase of their long-term nutrition strategy, focusing on creating “new, lighter” meals, crafting new recipes to improve existing dishes, and making it easier for consumer to choose such options. Later this year, the brand is set to launch a new vegetarian option, which will be tested with customers. They also intend to make changes to their sides by 2019, which will then by followed by more lunch and dinner dishes under 600 calories in 2020.

Pret A Manger to be owned by global investment firm JAB

The purchased sandwich and coffee brand currently operates 530 stores worldwide.

7-Eleven's Slurpee wins international ‘Shorty Award' for the second time

It has beaten Adidas and The Walking Dead in the ‘best use of Instagram story’ category.

#burgerlove seeks investors with equity crowdfunding launch

For $100, #burgerlove’s guests can own a stake in the Fitzroy St. store.

UK police warns customers to stop calling over KFC closures

UK police has urged customers to stop calling over branch closures.