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QSRs slash prices as value wars loom
They also face competition from casual-dining brands.
3 days ago
McDonald’s adds new Sausage Sandwich to its menu
McDonald’s adds new Sausage Sandwich to its menu
The new sandwich adds breakfast to the Saver Menu for the first time nationwide.
23 hours ago
KFC operator Gastronomy to more than double UK restaurants by 2030
KFC operator Gastronomy to more than double UK restaurants by 2030
The expansion will target the Northwest, Midlands, Shropshire, and Wales.
1 day ago
Pret A Manger to trial meal deals in Q4 after £552.9m impairment
Pret A Manger to trial meal deals in Q4 after £552.9m impairment
This is despite sales having climbed by 10% in 2024.
2 days ago
QSR Media Middle East Conference & Awards 2025 kicks off in Dubai
QSR Media Middle East Conference & Awards 2025 kicks off in Dubai
Various brand leaders from the QSR industry in the region are in attendance.
2 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Domino's Chick 'N' Dip; Frankie & Benny's celebrates 30th birthday; Greggs releases limited edition bean bag
Social Media Wrap: Domino's Chick 'N' Dip; Frankie & Benny's celebrates 30th birthday; Greggs releases limited edition bean bag
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
Greggs partners with Too Good To Go to launch £2.99 grab bags
Greggs partners with Too Good To Go to launch £2.99 grab bags
The grab bags will be available in 1,800 Greggs shops across the UK.
2 days ago
Domino’s Pizza Group introduces chicken sub-brand in the UK
Domino’s Pizza Group introduces chicken sub-brand in the UK
It is currently being trialled at 187 Domino's restaurants.
3 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks China's price tag; Noodle's & Company mulls sale; Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers sold for US$700m
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks China's price tag; Noodle's & Company mulls sale; Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers sold for US$700m
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
3 days ago
Heavenly Desserts unveils Carrot Cake 2.0 for autumn
Heavenly Desserts unveils Carrot Cake 2.0 for autumn
The dish takes its inspiration from the South Asian classic, gajar halwa.
6 days ago
PizzaExpress opens second Cambridge site on Bridge Street
PizzaExpress opens second Cambridge site on Bridge Street
The new branch will give away 200 free Margherita pizzas on 18 September.
6 days ago
McDonald’s teams up with Playmobil for limited-time Happy Meal
McDonald’s teams up with Playmobil for limited-time Happy Meal
It includes one of 12 toys based on animals.
Restaurants’ at-home sales up 13.5% YoY in July
Restaurants’ at-home sales up 13.5% YoY in July
Delivery orders topped 2.95 million, whilst takeaways neared 2.32 million.
Subway adds Spudway to main menu nationwide
Subway adds Spudway to main menu nationwide
A cheese and baked beans version is also added.
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Fast-food brands lose growth momentum
London footfall also weakened for the first time since the pandemic.
2 days ago
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QSRs slash prices as value wars loom
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They also face competition from casual-dining brands.
3 days ago
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Fast food chains lean on promotions, loyalty schemes to offset weak demand
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Brands are competing for the same meal slots.
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Loyalty is no longer a ‘nice to have’—analyst
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93% of promotions in Q1 were made through mobile apps.
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Zambrero targets 100 UK sites by 2030 with franchise push
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It has donated almost 95 million meals as part of efforts to end world hunger.
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Gong cha adds dessert to hook Saudi customers
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Each bowl is topped with tapioca pearls and its signature milk foam.
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UK QSRs meal deal prices outpace individual menu items' growth in Q1
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However, this price promotion, along with LTOs, continues to grow.
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Various brand leaders from the QSR industry in the region are in attendance.
