In Focus
EXCLUSIVE: Crepeaffaire talks product innovation and their ambitious plans for the UK and beyond
QSR Media spoke with Crepeaffaire to discuss the brand's footprint, and plans for new products and expansion in the UK and abroad.
EXCLUSIVE: Crepeaffaire talks product innovation and their ambitious plans for the UK and beyond
QSR Media spoke with Crepeaffaire to discuss the brand's footprint, and plans for new products and expansion in the UK and abroad.
EXCLUSIVE: Why the sky's the limit for KFC's UK airport plans
Following the opening of the first UK airside KFC outlet at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3, QSR Media talked with Rene-Paul Haas, Director Concepts and Marketing for HMSHost International, to discuss the recent launch.
EXCLUSIVE: The challenges and opportunities QSRs are facing in London
London now represents 16% of Great Britain’s QSR visits, down from 18% a year ago.
EXCLUSIVE: CHOPSTIX plans to double the number of sites by 2019
CHOPSTIX has announced plans to open three new sites and will take their store count to 75 by year end, spread across retail centres, high streets and motorway services. QSR Media went to find out more about the speed of store expansion and how the brand keeps ahead of the competition.
EXCLUSIVE: Learn about Costa's new autumn menu
Costa has launched a new food menu, including a selection of hot offerings.
Exclusive: Abokado launches new autumn offerings
Abokado is launching its new selection of New York style breakfast pretzel rolls today.
How UK shoppers perceive value at Food To Go retailers
With the busy and flexible lifestyle of shoppers, food to go is forecasted to grow 35% to £21.7 bn in 2021. With this backdrop recent research also suggests consumers perceptions of value is out of kilter with actual prices, offering avenues of opportunity for the sector.
New research reveals change in consumer cuisine preference
However, Chinese food still dominates the UK takeaway scene.
EXCLUSIVE: Subway discusses the latest addition to its menu
Subway recently launched its new premium sub offering- Rotisserie-Style Chicken. The launch comes as part of its brand revitalisation campaign which encourages consumers to ‘Keep Discovering’. QSR Media went to find out more about the new product.
Latest forecasts make happy reading for food-to-go market
Shoppers’ preference for eating on the move shows no signs of slowing down, according to the latest research from IGD.
EXCLUSIVE: How Tossed is proving that cash(less) is king
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, chains are looking to streamline their operations to stay ahead. One QSR who has been successful at utilizing technology to do just that is Tossed, the customizable salad chain. We spoke with Neil Sebba, Finance Director of Tossed to find out how their investment is paying off.
Exclusive: Get a sneak peek at Crussh's new venture
Crussh Fit Food and Juice Bars recently announced the opening of its outlet in Debenhams flagship Oxford Street store later this summer, so QSR went to find out more about the new outlet and what it may mean for the brand.
EXCLUSIVE: Is there shopper appetite for Subway's expansion plans?
At the start of July, Subway announced plans to open up to 500 stores over the next three years, taking its potential estate to 3,000 in the UK and Ireland by 2020. Is the shopper appetite there to support this growth? The short answer is yes, particularly as the business evolves its proposition to take new shopper priorities into account. Here, Rhian Thomas, Shopper Insight Manager at IGD, looks at the top three considerations for Subway as it rolls out its plans.
Exclusive: Find out what's new on LEON's menu
It’s been a busy time at LEON. Having moved to renewable energy last August, they recently announced that they would become 100 percent solar powered, just as they began offering up more environmentally friendly menu choices.
Exclusive: What Subway's expansion plans mean in the UK and Ireland
Following the recent opening of Subway’s 2,500th store in Bristol, the sandwich and salad behemoth also announced plans to open a further 500 stores in the UK and Ireland. This will bring their total to 3,000 by 2020, creating around 5,000 new jobs in the process.
EXCLUSIVE: Learn about Pizza Hut's new black card
The VIP Black Card entitles the holder to free meals at the pizza giant for a whole year.
How Changes to the Way We Eat Provide Opportunities for QSR Operators
With the alteration of this generation’s lifestyle, the eating patterns of individuals are generally affected as well. The shift from traditional family meals to a more flexible eating style is apparent, as consumers are more likely to follow a pattern of snacking and grazing during the day and eating at any time that is convenient. This provides more opportunities for food retailers ready to respond to this change.
