Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales up 2% in April but cost pressures stunt growth ![]()
London still lags pre-COVID-19 trading, whilst sales up 3% beyond the M25.
5 days ago
Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales up 2% in April but cost pressures stunt growth
London still lags pre-COVID-19 trading, whilst sales up 3% beyond the M25.
5 days ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s Russian biz offloaded to licensee; Domino’s develops “mind-ordering” app; Uber Eats explores voice ordering ![Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s Russian biz offloaded to licensee; Domino’s develops “mind-ordering” app; Uber Eats explores voice ordering]()
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
2 days ago
Greggs sales lagging in city centre locations as more Brits shift to WFH ![Greggs sales lagging in city centre locations as more Brits shift to WFH]()
The bakery chain reported a 27% rise in UK sales.
5 days ago
McDonald’s earmarks £250m for restaurant redesigns ![McDonald’s earmarks £250m for restaurant redesigns]()
The upgrade programme includes redesigning McDonald’s kitchens and dining areas to further factor in digital sales channels and the company’s app.
5 days ago
Chopstix to ramp up franchising with new director appointment ![Chopstix to ramp up franchising with new director appointment]()
It currently operates more than 75 restaurants across the UK, 22 of which are franchised.
5 days ago
Independent burger chain Fat Hippo opening first London site ![Independent burger chain Fat Hippo opening first London site]()
This will be Fat Hippo’s fourteenth UK location.
5 days ago
Big Table Group appoints David Rust to new F&B director role ![Big Table Group appoints David Rust to new F&B director role]()
The new role will oversee menu planning and development across Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge.
5 days ago
Papa John’s opens store in Blaby ![Papa John’s opens store in Blaby]()
This is now the fifth Papa John’s in Leicestershire.
5 days ago
Neat Burger believes opportunity remains to innovate amidst recruitment crisis ![Neat Burger believes opportunity remains to innovate amidst recruitment crisis]()
Gemma De Vyea, the brand’s people and culture coach, is joining the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards this June.
5 days ago
Chart of the Week: On-premise, grab and go continues momentum ![Chart of the Week: On-premise, grab and go continues momentum]()
Delivery and drive-thru channels remain strong.
5 days ago
Honest Burgers collaborates with Maker’s Mark for new special ![Honest Burgers collaborates with Maker’s Mark for new special]()
The collaboration is Honest’s third time collaborating with Maker’s Mark.
5 days ago
Slim Chickens to open restaurant at Liverpool ONE leisure complex ![Slim Chickens to open restaurant at Liverpool ONE leisure complex]()
The outlet will encompass over 175 covers, including an al-fresco dining area.
5 days ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s franchisees concerned over new grading system; Carl’s Jr. parent investing US$500m in digital transformation; Chili’s parent extends education perks ![Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s franchisees concerned over new grading system; Carl’s Jr. parent investing US$500m in digital transformation; Chili’s parent extends education perks]()
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Tim Hortons’ lemonade refreshers; Crussh’ new salad trio; Neat Burger developing low-fat, plant-based patty ![Social Media Wrap Up: Tim Hortons’ lemonade refreshers; Crussh’ new salad trio; Neat Burger developing low-fat, plant-based patty]()
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
German Doner Kebab opens 100th UK restaurant ![German Doner Kebab opens 100th UK restaurant]()
Now employing over 3,500 people, the brand boasts a development pipeline of 350 franchise units over the next seven years.
Chart of the Week: QSR spending ahead of pre-pandemic levels in February ![Chart of the Week: QSR spending ahead of pre-pandemic levels in February]()
Said spending was up 5.5% year-on-year.
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
Exclusives
New concepts EggRun eyes solid London footing before taking a crack at nat'l expansion
In a post-lockdown world, co-founders Laurent Manuel and Asher Grant express optimism in getting a bigger market share as consumers slowly return to office spaces.
Executive insights Appetite for delivery-only kitchens expected to grow as indoor dining reopens ![Appetite for delivery-only kitchens expected to grow as indoor dining reopens]()
PKL Delivery Kitchens global head Charlie Farr explains how delivery kitchens may inform chains’ bricks and mortar strategies.
Franchising Triple Two Coffee expecting 40 UK sites by end-2021, exploring Ireland debut ![Triple Two Coffee expecting 40 UK sites by end-2021, exploring Ireland debut]()
The chain is currently opening a store almost every week, its managing director said.
Executive insights Meeting customer expectations in a post-lockdown world, as told by Pizza Hut, German Doner Kebab, PAUL and Triple Two Coffee ![Meeting customer expectations in a post-lockdown world, as told by Pizza Hut, German Doner Kebab, PAUL and Triple Two Coffee]()
NPD Group also expects the industry to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels.
International Weekly Global News Wrap: Largest U.S. franchisee bidding to buy NPC International; Chipotle CEO sees staffing shortages worsening; Starbucks to close 100 more U.S. stores next year ![Weekly Global News Wrap: Largest U.S. franchisee bidding to buy NPC International; Chipotle CEO sees staffing shortages worsening; Starbucks to close 100 more U.S. stores next year]()
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
International Weekly Global News Wrap: Papa John's inks largest North America deal in two decades; Starbucks rolls out strawless cups; KFC, Popeyes launch chicken sandwiches in Canada ![Weekly Global News Wrap: Papa John's inks largest North America deal in two decades; Starbucks rolls out strawless cups; KFC, Popeyes launch chicken sandwiches in Canada]()
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social media Social Media Wrap Up: Wagamama starts new cooking series; LEON giving away free lunch to offices; Pho's new autumn lunch menu ![Social Media Wrap Up: Wagamama starts new cooking series; LEON giving away free lunch to offices; Pho's new autumn lunch menu]()
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Top News
Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales up 2% in April but cost pressures stunt growth ![]()
London still lags pre-COVID-19 trading, whilst sales up 3% beyond the M25.
5 days ago
Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales up 2% in April but cost pressures stunt growth
London still lags pre-COVID-19 trading, whilst sales up 3% beyond the M25.
5 days ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s Russian biz offloaded to licensee; Domino’s develops “mind-ordering” app; Uber Eats explores voice ordering ![Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s Russian biz offloaded to licensee; Domino’s develops “mind-ordering” app; Uber Eats explores voice ordering]()
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
2 days ago
Greggs sales lagging in city centre locations as more Brits shift to WFH ![Greggs sales lagging in city centre locations as more Brits shift to WFH]()
The bakery chain reported a 27% rise in UK sales.
5 days ago
McDonald’s earmarks £250m for restaurant redesigns ![McDonald’s earmarks £250m for restaurant redesigns]()
The upgrade programme includes redesigning McDonald’s kitchens and dining areas to further factor in digital sales channels and the company’s app.
5 days ago
Chopstix to ramp up franchising with new director appointment ![Chopstix to ramp up franchising with new director appointment]()
It currently operates more than 75 restaurants across the UK, 22 of which are franchised.
5 days ago
Independent burger chain Fat Hippo opening first London site ![Independent burger chain Fat Hippo opening first London site]()
This will be Fat Hippo’s fourteenth UK location.
5 days ago
Big Table Group appoints David Rust to new F&B director role ![Big Table Group appoints David Rust to new F&B director role]()
The new role will oversee menu planning and development across Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge.
5 days ago
Papa John’s opens store in Blaby ![Papa John’s opens store in Blaby]()
This is now the fifth Papa John’s in Leicestershire.
5 days ago
Neat Burger believes opportunity remains to innovate amidst recruitment crisis ![Neat Burger believes opportunity remains to innovate amidst recruitment crisis]()
Gemma De Vyea, the brand’s people and culture coach, is joining the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards this June.
5 days ago
Chart of the Week: On-premise, grab and go continues momentum ![Chart of the Week: On-premise, grab and go continues momentum]()
Delivery and drive-thru channels remain strong.
5 days ago
Honest Burgers collaborates with Maker’s Mark for new special ![Honest Burgers collaborates with Maker’s Mark for new special]()
The collaboration is Honest’s third time collaborating with Maker’s Mark.
5 days ago
Slim Chickens to open restaurant at Liverpool ONE leisure complex ![Slim Chickens to open restaurant at Liverpool ONE leisure complex]()
The outlet will encompass over 175 covers, including an al-fresco dining area.
5 days ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s franchisees concerned over new grading system; Carl’s Jr. parent investing US$500m in digital transformation; Chili’s parent extends education perks ![Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s franchisees concerned over new grading system; Carl’s Jr. parent investing US$500m in digital transformation; Chili’s parent extends education perks]()
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Tim Hortons’ lemonade refreshers; Crussh’ new salad trio; Neat Burger developing low-fat, plant-based patty ![Social Media Wrap Up: Tim Hortons’ lemonade refreshers; Crussh’ new salad trio; Neat Burger developing low-fat, plant-based patty]()
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
German Doner Kebab opens 100th UK restaurant ![German Doner Kebab opens 100th UK restaurant]()
Now employing over 3,500 people, the brand boasts a development pipeline of 350 franchise units over the next seven years.
Chart of the Week: QSR spending ahead of pre-pandemic levels in February ![Chart of the Week: QSR spending ahead of pre-pandemic levels in February]()
Said spending was up 5.5% year-on-year.
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
New concepts EggRun eyes solid London footing before taking a crack at nat'l expansion
In a post-lockdown world, co-founders Laurent Manuel and Asher Grant express optimism in getting a bigger market share as consumers slowly return to office spaces.
Executive insights Appetite for delivery-only kitchens expected to grow as indoor dining reopens ![Appetite for delivery-only kitchens expected to grow as indoor dining reopens]()
PKL Delivery Kitchens global head Charlie Farr explains how delivery kitchens may inform chains’ bricks and mortar strategies.
Franchising Triple Two Coffee expecting 40 UK sites by end-2021, exploring Ireland debut ![Triple Two Coffee expecting 40 UK sites by end-2021, exploring Ireland debut]()
The chain is currently opening a store almost every week, its managing director said.
Executive insights Meeting customer expectations in a post-lockdown world, as told by Pizza Hut, German Doner Kebab, PAUL and Triple Two Coffee ![Meeting customer expectations in a post-lockdown world, as told by Pizza Hut, German Doner Kebab, PAUL and Triple Two Coffee]()
NPD Group also expects the industry to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels.
International Weekly Global News Wrap: Largest U.S. franchisee bidding to buy NPC International; Chipotle CEO sees staffing shortages worsening; Starbucks to close 100 more U.S. stores next year ![Weekly Global News Wrap: Largest U.S. franchisee bidding to buy NPC International; Chipotle CEO sees staffing shortages worsening; Starbucks to close 100 more U.S. stores next year]()
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
International Weekly Global News Wrap: Papa John's inks largest North America deal in two decades; Starbucks rolls out strawless cups; KFC, Popeyes launch chicken sandwiches in Canada ![Weekly Global News Wrap: Papa John's inks largest North America deal in two decades; Starbucks rolls out strawless cups; KFC, Popeyes launch chicken sandwiches in Canada]()
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social media Social Media Wrap Up: Wagamama starts new cooking series; LEON giving away free lunch to offices; Pho's new autumn lunch menu ![Social Media Wrap Up: Wagamama starts new cooking series; LEON giving away free lunch to offices; Pho's new autumn lunch menu]()
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
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