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How are the UK and US dining cultures converging?
How are the UK and US dining cultures converging?
Both markets prioritised sustainability, provenance, and immersive hospitality.
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Weekly Global Wrap: Shanghai aims to be a smart restaurant hub; KFC Japan readies for Christmas rush; Chick-fil-A steps away from non-traditional restaurant models
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
UK diners lean toward group meals despite cost pressures
36% of Brits want to see more group and private dining in 2026.
Weekly Global Wrap: Chick-fil-a trials chicken and waffles; UK's Byron Burgers rescued; Starbucks to pay US$38.9m to settle NYC probe
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Hot drink prices outpace fast food as seasonal specials surge
Limited-time drinks now cost 22% to 25% more than regular options.
Dublin’s fast-food density thins out amidst 7% annual fall in October
This marks the sharpest drop in three years.
Nearly 4 in 10 Brits are cutting back on dining out, survey finds
Roughly eight in 10 diners believe restaurant prices have gone up over the last year.
UK foodservice market to expand at 6.6% CAGR through 2030
Restaurants providing clear dietary information are building trust and encouraging repeat visits.
Subway expands digital strategy with UK gift card launch
The gift cards complement existing digital touch points like kiosks and mobile ordering.
Business confidence sinks to five-year low in Q3
Confidence dropped by 15 percentage points from the previous quarter.
Weekly Global Wrap: Goldman Sachs reportedly buying Burger King Japan; Taco Bell taps fans for new menu inspiration; Cai Ca replaces Gong cha in Singapore
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Younger diners to lift restaurant visits: survey
Millennials and Gen Z plan to dine out more despite wider consumer caution.
Afternoon crowds shift coffee rush hour
The morning rush is now replaced with a more social coffee occasion.
Chaiiwala targets hospitals, campuses in expansion push
It wants to transform Indian dining into a modern, social experience.
Auntie Anne’s targets 100 UK stores by 2030
The expansion will focus on high-traffic areas like malls and train stations.
What’s threatening the hospitality industry's revival?
There were 11 closures per week during September.
Chocoberry expands in UK with Gen Z-Driven growth
It sold 16 franchises in the past 14 months.
