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QSR Media UK Awards 2026 nominations open
QSR Media UK Awards 2026 nominations open
The awards programme takes place the same day as the conference.
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QSRs biggest conference returns to London
Domino’s UK profits shrinks 34.6% in FY2025
Domino’s UK profits shrinks 34.6% in FY2025
However, the group said they are still on track with current market expectations.
44 minutes ago
PG Fast Food hits Glasgow with ambitious UK plans
PG Fast Food hits Glasgow with ambitious UK plans
A second site is expected to open soon.
6 hours ago
Pret A Manger rolls out Triple Sandwiches in menu shake-up
Pret A Manger rolls out Triple Sandwiches in menu shake-up
Also new is a Thai-style chicken baguette, available in full or half sizes.
6 hours ago
Tortilla completes board transition with new non-executive director appointment
Tortilla completes board transition with new non-executive director appointment
The group has now completed its board reshuffle.
6 hours ago
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.
6 hours ago
JOE & THE JUICE taps Uber Eats to boost UK delivery reach
JOE & THE JUICE taps Uber Eats to boost UK delivery reach
The launch comes as demand for breakfast delivery and functional drinks grows.
7 hours ago
Social Media Wrap: Costa Coffee's limited-edition drink cosy; Slim Chickens launches Easter menu; PizzaExpress unveils a new retail product
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.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's CEO sparks burger-tasting beef; Wendy's hire Chief Tasting Officer; White Castle celebrates 105 years
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.
1 day ago
Chili’s plots UK takeover, seeks franchise partners
Chili’s plots UK takeover, seeks franchise partners
Franchisees would receive support from a global team of over 20 specialists.
4 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee lands in Nottingham with new flagship site
Black Sheep Coffee lands in Nottingham with new flagship site
The site spans around 2,000 sq ft with seating for 90.
4 days ago
Chris Burford returns to LEON as CFO
Chris Burford returns to LEON as CFO
He will drive financial strategy whilst overseeing property and supply chain operations.
4 days ago
McDonald’s to invest €150m in Ireland expansion—report
McDonald’s to invest €150m in Ireland expansion—report
About 1,750 jobs could be created over the next five years.
5 days ago
Greggs eyes expansion over 3,000 UK sites despite profit slip
Greggs eyes expansion over 3,000 UK sites despite profit slip
It plans roughly 120 further net openings in 2026.
5 days ago
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QSR expansion is driving down customer visits
Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.
6 days ago
Executive insights
Dirt Coffee eyes 100 sites on low-investment strategy
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The former Triple Two Coffee founder is leading the brand's growth.
Research
QSR prices outpace retail despite low F&B inflation
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Disparity reflects cost pressures faced by the hospitality trade.
New concepts
Low‑capital sites fuels rapid growth for some UK restaurants
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YouMeSushi is banking on a low‑setup‑cost model to spur growth.
Research
Why chicken leads the UK QSR market
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Visits to chicken restaurants increased significantly, compared to the wider fast-food sector.
Research
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.
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