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Cleanliness drives UK quick service restaurant visits
Cleanliness drives UK quick service restaurant visits
1 in 2 UK diners buy from fast food at least once a month.
2 days ago
YouMeSushi sharpens operations as expansion continues
Growth to be supported by simpler menus and stronger franchise systems amidst ongoing cost pressures.
3 days ago
Ole & Steen targets smarter promotions as value pressure builds
Data-led promotions replace blanket deals to drive traffic and margins.
4 days ago
More than 1 in 2 British GLP-1 users are cutting back on fast food
Healthier foods are seeing an increase in consumption.
5 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: In-&-Out to still stay away from digital ordering; McDonald's CEO reacts to viral Big Arch burger video; US fast food chains with the best value burgers
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
6 days ago
Foodservice inflation dips 0.2% in February but geopolitical risks persist
It is due to lower prices in categories such as milk, cheese, and eggs.
Hospitality business loses £11k a year due to payment outages—report
Four in five experience payment issues during peak times.
Managed hospitality groups bullish as independent confidence sinks to 16%
Employment costs are a key concern this year.
Takeaway sales sink 11% as delivery dominance grows
Attractive delivery offers helped the restaurant maintain its strong at-home sales in February.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks announces licensing business restructure; Five Guys CEO gives employees US$1.5m bonus; McDonald's partners with KPop Demon Hunters
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Papa Johns franchisee pivots to AI to combat labour stress
Cost pressures accelerated digital maturity to strengthen UK business resilience.
UK QSR market booms on convenience and health trends
The sector is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.3% between 2026 and 2034.
Burgers are winning fans in live sport venues
People prefer food that is easy to handle, quick, and filling.
Weekly Global Wrap: Sonic overhauls drinks menu; KFC unveils pickle-themed menu; Chipotle rolls out a new sauce.
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Hospitality insolvencies jump 9% in January
Persistent wet weather and fragile consumer sentiment contributed to a stagnant trading environment.
Weekly Global Wrap: Mcdonald's $3 value meal; Gong cha mulls sale; Indian QSRs threatened by LPG supply disruptions
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Nearly 1 in 2 fast food chains in the UK are American
American QSRs account for 44% of all restaurant visits.
