The Peri-Peri chicken chain, known for its ‘bottomless’ drink option, previously allowed diners to refill soft drinks freely during their meal.
But while zero-sugar options such as Sprite Zero and Fanta Zero remain unlimited, Coca-Cola Classic is now capped at one serving.
An updated sticker on Nando’s drinks machines now reads: “Want Coca-Cola Classic? It’s one glass only.
“Based on new government laws, we’ve had to limit Coca-Cola Classic to one glass per customer. Still thirsty? Help yourself to one of our low-sugar fizzy bottomless soft drinks.”
The move immediately triggered complaints on social media. One X user wrote: “Welcome to the nanny state.” Another said: “This must be a joke.”
Other restaurant chains believed to have enacted similar restrictions on free refills include Five Guys, Toby Carvery, Harvester, Pizza Hut and Burger King.
The change comes as part of a series of anti-obesity measures that have been gradually introduced since 2021, under then-Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Just days ago, new regulations came into effect banning ‘buy one, get one free’ promotions on foods high in fat, sugar or salt, as well as free refills of sugary soft drinks in restaurants and cafés....<<<Read More>>>...
