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Esquires Coffee parent reports 28.6% sales jump
Esquires Coffee parent reports 28.6% sales jump
UK sales in Q4 grew 18.3%, with like-for-like growth of 2%.
Hero Brands, Professor Green team up to launch PG Fast Food
The first outlet is set to open this March on Glasgow’s Byres Road.
Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Costa Coffee hikes pay for 16,000 UK staff
This marks the seventh pay raise for store staff since 2021.
Costa Coffee expands across Wales with four new outlets
The new stores will create over 40 jobs and involve an investment of £1.5m.
LEON axed 22 outlets in a restructuring drive
The company now operates 21 locations and employs 573 staff.
Knoops lands at centre:mk
The new outlet spans 1,720 sq ft.
Paulig PRO unveils global BBQ sauce range for foodservice kitchens
It features eight sauces intended for use as glazes, dips, or toppings.
Black Sheep Coffee plots 20-store US expansion
The brand plans to open them in the next five years.
Caffè Nero's pre-tax loss widens to £41.3m in FY2025
The decline was driven by £8.5m higher finance costs and a larger non-cash IFRS 16 charge.
Bill’s bets big on Stratford with largest UK site in a decade
The opening comes as the business hits strong growth.
Prezzo Italian lets kids dine free year-round with new subscription
The new subscription can be accessed through the Club Prezzo Italian app.
SushiDog partners with Birmingham chef Dan Lee for new sushi roll
The menu item is available from 23 February for one month at its Bullring site.
Sides sets 15-outlet expansion for 2026
New sites are planned in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Livingston, Liverpool, and Cardiff.
Domino’s extends charity pact to 2031 as £9m milestone hit
The fast food giant plans to raise an additional £4m over the next five years.
Social Media Wrap: Slim Chickens expands to the Middle East; Wendy's opens wedding catering contest; Shake Shack launches Ramadan promotion
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
