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YO! Sushi and Panku have launched brand new summer menus for the World Cup, “It’s Game Time” and “Summer Kickabout”, running from now until mid-July. The seasonal offerings are inspired by crowd-favourite flavours from Mexico, the USA and Canada, bringing a bold, street-food twist to their grab-and-go sushi concepts.
Appetite for sushi across the Midlands continues to grow rapidly, with YO! reporting significant year-on-year uplifts across key locations.Worcester has delivered a 64% increase in sales, while Solihull is up 73% year on year. Coventry Arena stands out with exceptional performance, achieving a 200% uplift compared with the previous year, reflecting strong consumer demand for fresh, convenient Japanese-inspired food.
The rapid expansion of YO! Sushi and Sushi Circle across Ireland and Northern Ireland demonstrates the growing consumer demand for convenient, high-quality sushi in retail environments. Following several years of exceptional performance across existing locations, both brands are continuing to invest in new openings, bringing fresh sushi to more communities than ever before.
Greene King has opened its first franchise pub in Wales and its 30th Nest Pub overall.
The Clive in Cardiff has re-opened as a Nest Pub after a £350,000 investment by pub owner Greene King Pub Partners.
Jamaica Blue has officially opened its new Peterborough café today (Friday 5th June), bringing its premium coffee and vibrant all-day dining experience to the City. The new café, located at Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough, has created 20 new jobs for the local area.
Duck & Dry, London's leading luxury blow dry and hair styling brand, has announced its expansion into the Middle East, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth journey. Following more than a decade of success in the UK, the brand is bringing its distinctive blend of expert styling, premium service and contemporary salon experience to one of the world's most dynamic beauty markets.
Bubble CiTea's first franchise partners have exceeded their projected turnover by an impressive 40% in May, following the successful launch of their store at Xscape Castleford, Yorkshire. The strong performance has prompted franchisees Arun and Kumar to begin exploring opportunities for a second location as they pursue their ambition of building a multi-site operation.
For decades, gyms have dominated the wellness landscape. But a new trend is emerging that could reshape the industry: the rise of the recovery economy. According to RNR - Restore & Recharge Powered by CTN, one of the newest concepts entering the UK wellness market, consumers are increasingly investing in services that help them recover faster, manage stress, improve performance and support long-term health.
Technology trusted by Olympic teams and elite athletes is set to become more accessible to the public as RNR - Restore & Recharge Powered by CTN launches its UK franchise programme. The wellness concept is built around recovery technologies developed by Finnish innovation company CTN, whose systems are used by Olympic teams, professional sports organisations and wellness operators in more than 50 countries worldwide.
RNR - Restore & Recharge Powered by CTN, a new premium wellness franchise concept combining advanced recovery technologies with an accessible consumer-focused studio model, has officially launched its UK franchise programme. Developed in partnership with Finnish wellness technology pioneer CTN, RNR aims to bring elite-level recovery, performance and longevity services to the mainstream market through a network of franchise-owned studios across the UK.
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