Pizza Express conducted an internal inquiry into Prince Andrew's claim he visited their Woking branch on the day he allegedly had sex with a Jeffrey Epstein victim. The company found no evidence to confirm or deny his presence.
Yum Brands is selling its struggling Pizza Hut chain for $2.7 billion. LongRange Capital will acquire the US business for $1.5 billion, while Yum China will buy the mainland China operations for $1.2 billion. The sale aims to allow Yum Brands to focus on stronger-performing brands.
Toby Carvery's parent company, M&B, has settled a legal dispute over the unauthorized felling of a 500-year-old oak tree by agreeing to fund the restoration of an orchard and plant 1,000 trees in Enfield.
Donald Trump invested $1-5 million in Kura Sushi USA earlier this year, according to his latest financial disclosure. The report also details other investments in major tech companies and restaurant chains.
The Real Greek, with 28 UK outlets, faces potential closure after parent company The Fulham Shore announced plans to appoint administrators. Owner Toridoll, a Japanese restaurant group, said high inflation, rising energy and food prices, and increased labour costs from minimum wage rises had made the business unsustainable. The Real Greek has suffered more than the Franco Manca pizza chain, also owned by The Fulham Shore, from the deteriorating economic environment.
