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Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion
The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.
6 days ago
Subway trials jacket potatoes Spudway
Subway trials jacket potatoes Spudway
The Spudway will only be until 15 April in over 170 UK restaurants.
7 hours ago
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 31% MoM in December
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 31% MoM in December
Insolvencies in the sector also dropped by 7% YoY to 3,464.
1 day ago
Costa Coffee to boost baristas' pay starting 1 April
Costa Coffee to boost baristas' pay starting 1 April
Starting pay will increase to £12.60 from £12 per hour.
1 day ago
Gong cha taps Matthew McCormick as its new Global CFO
Gong cha taps Matthew McCormick as its new Global CFO
He joins from KFC UK & Ireland to help Gong cha expand to 10,000 sites by 2032.
1 day ago
Philippine bourse lifts Jollibee’s foreign ownership limit
Social Media Wrap: Doner Shack's Qatar debut; Costa Coffee gives away coffee-making kit; Popeyes engages customers sauces
Social Media Wrap: Doner Shack's Qatar debut; Costa Coffee gives away coffee-making kit; Popeyes engages customers sauces
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
3 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Uber files lawsuit against DoorDash; Denny's closes more US restaurants; Mixue eyes $500m Hong Kong IPO
Weekly Global Wrap: Uber files lawsuit against DoorDash; Denny's closes more US restaurants; Mixue eyes $500m Hong Kong IPO
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
3 days ago
Sticks′n′Sushi taps Simon Gaske as new CMO
Sticks′n′Sushi taps Simon Gaske as new CMO
He will oversee brand strategy and develop marketing campaigns.
3 days ago
Chopstix targets high-traffic locations in ambitious expansion plans
Chopstix targets high-traffic locations in ambitious expansion plans
The brand has appointed Savills to oversee its expansion plans.
6 days ago
KFC opens flagship restaurant at London's The O2
Lena Lu Donuts launches Hello Kitty-themed range
Lena Lu Donuts launches Hello Kitty-themed range
It is available at its Primark Oxford Street West, Lakeside, and Watford locations.
6 days ago
Shamrock Shake to make its McDonald’s UK debut
Shamrock Shake to make its McDonald’s UK debut
It will be available from 12 to 25 March.
Oakberry partners with BWT Alpine Formula One Team
Oakberry partners with BWT Alpine Formula One Team
The brand will add a special Açaí bar to Alpine’s motorhome at the European Grand Prix.
Burger King partners with Innocent to launch new juice drinks in-store
Burger King partners with Innocent to launch new juice drinks in-store
The brand is also launching a Kids Eat Free deal.
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Chicken shops dominate UK fast-food market
Footfalls in chicken restaurants surged driven by more openings in Q4.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion
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The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.
6 days ago
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Latest research shows support for warning labels on fast food
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But public remains split on whether it will effectively ease pressure on the NHS.
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From breakfast booms to burger slumps: The trends reshaping UK fast food
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Bakery and cafe chains grew led by Greggs, GAIL, and Pret A Manger.
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How QSRs navigate late night dining in Europe
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Analysing regional operations can help QSRs optimise staffing.
Executive insights
M.A.K. Halal targets UK’s untapped fast-food market
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Of the more than 48,000 fast-food restaurants in the UK, only 485 are halal-certified.
Executive insights
What's in store for the QSR industry in 2025?
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QSR industry execs and other industry experts weigh in on restaurant trends.
