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IRO Sushi revamps franchise strategy to reach 100 restaurants by 2030
IRO Sushi revamps franchise strategy to reach 100 restaurants by 2030
It partnered with a high street bank to fund first-time franchisees.
6 hours ago
Social Media Wrap: Wingstop launches IWD concert; Caffe Nero Spring drink returns SIDES food truck tours
Social Media Wrap: Wingstop launches IWD concert; Caffe Nero Spring drink returns SIDES food truck tours
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
7 hours ago
Burger King drives traffic with weeklong £6 value deal
Burger King drives traffic with weeklong £6 value deal
Customers can expect to save 43% on some of the brand’s iconic burgers.
7 hours ago
Wendy’s to cater wedding for couples with one redhead.
Wendy’s to cater wedding for couples with one redhead.
The fast-food chain will provide a 3-course meal for 150 guests.
7 hours ago
Burger King US&C president mans the phone line for guest feedback
Burger King US&C president mans the phone line for guest feedback
Guests can contact him at (305) 874-0520.
8 hours ago
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%.
12 hours ago
Hero Brands, Professor Green team up to launch PG Fast Food
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.
12 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
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.
1 day ago
Costa Coffee hikes pay for 16,000 UK staff
Costa Coffee hikes pay for 16,000 UK staff
This marks the seventh pay raise for store staff since 2021.
4 days ago
Costa Coffee expands across Wales with four new outlets
Costa Coffee expands across Wales with four new outlets
The new stores will create over 40 jobs and involve an investment of £1.5m.
4 days ago
LEON axed 22 outlets in a restructuring drive
LEON axed 22 outlets in a restructuring drive
The company now operates 21 locations and employs 573 staff.
5 days ago
Paulig PRO unveils global BBQ sauce range for foodservice kitchens
Paulig PRO unveils global BBQ sauce range for foodservice kitchens
It features eight sauces intended for use as glazes, dips, or toppings.
5 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee plots 20-store US expansion
Black Sheep Coffee plots 20-store US expansion
The brand plans to open them in the next five years.
6 days ago
Caffè Nero's pre-tax loss widens to £41.3m in FY2025
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.
6 days ago
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Low‑capital sites offer growth lifeline for UK restaurants amidst closures
YouMeSushi is banking on a low‑setup‑cost model to spur growth.
11 hours ago
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Why chicken leads the UK QSR market
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Visits to chicken restaurants increased significantly, compared to the wider fast-food sector.
6 days ago
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Fast-food expansion masks 1% visit drop
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Northern Ireland led regional outlet growth for the sector in 2025.
Research
Expansion-led growth triggers slump in existing store visits
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Total sector footfall rose by nearly 1% but was fueled entirely by an aggressive 2% increase in new locations.
UK QSR chains shift focus to value as costs rise
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Expansion in 2026 is continuing, but more cautiously.
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TGI Fridays’ relaunch falters amidst casual dining slump
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Falling footfall, rising costs, and a delayed revamp hurt the brand.
Research
Price spread between fast-food and coffee chains exceeds 100%
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Core items such as cappuccino and latte prices rose by about 9%, whilst speciality drinks have surged even more sharply.
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Various brand leaders from the QSR industry in the region are in attendance.
