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Hotville targets national chain status as it opens sixth site
Hotville targets national chain status as it opens sixth site
Birmingham store is Hotville’s sixth, with six more planned by year-end.
JOE & THE JUICE taps Uber Eats to boost UK delivery reach
The launch comes as demand for breakfast delivery and functional drinks grows.
Social Media Wrap: Costa Coffee's limited-edition drink cosy; Slim Chickens launches Easter menu; PizzaExpress unveils a new retail product
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's CEO sparks burger-tasting beef; Wendy's hire Chief Tasting Officer; White Castle celebrates 105 years
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Chili’s plots UK takeover, seeks franchise partners
Franchisees would receive support from a global team of over 20 specialists.
Black Sheep Coffee lands in Nottingham with new flagship site
The site spans around 2,000 sq ft with seating for 90.
Chris Burford returns to LEON as CFO
He will drive financial strategy whilst overseeing property and supply chain operations.
McDonald’s to invest €150m in Ireland expansion—report
About 1,750 jobs could be created over the next five years.
Greggs eyes expansion over 3,000 UK sites despite profit slip
It plans roughly 120 further net openings in 2026.
Just Eat to exit Denmark after 25 years
The company cited ongoing challenges as the reason for the closure.
Burger King UK launches March discount offers
The offers are available on the BK app, in restaurants, and via delivery.
McDonald’s UK teases new collectable CARDS and meal tie-ins
From 17 March, selected medium or large CARDS meals come with four collectable cards.
Popeyes UK leads Europe’s fastest-growing F&B brands
The ranking reflects the chain’s rapid expansion since launching in the UK in November 2021.
Sides names Nick Evans as Head of New Business Development
He will lead UK and international expansion, focusing on new sites and commercial partnerships.
Social Media Wrap: Gong cha serves tea-infused soups; Slim Chickens protein deal; Shake Shack launches new lemonade flavour
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Côte Brasserie marks National Butcher’s Week with new beef burger
The limited-edition burger combines the chain’s beef bourguignon with its hand-pressed patty.
Fulham Shore owners mulls restaurant closure amidst sales lag
The operator said the UK is experiencing a ‘sluggish restaurant market’.
