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From breakfast booms to burger slumps: The trends reshaping UK fast food
Bakery and cafe chains grew led by Greggs, GAIL, and Pret A Manger.
4 days ago
Wingers opens in Wellingborough
Wingers opens in Wellingborough
This follows its launches in Congleton and Stafford at the end of 2024.
27 minutes ago
Weekly Global Wrap: US chain adds egg surcharge; Burger King unveils game-day Whopper; Former KFC Turkey operator files for bankruptcy
Weekly Global Wrap: US chain adds egg surcharge; Burger King unveils game-day Whopper; Former KFC Turkey operator files for bankruptcy
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
48 minutes ago
Crêpeaffaire rescued out of administration after Crepe Trading sale
Crêpeaffaire rescued out of administration after Crepe Trading sale
Quantuma negotiated the sale of seven of Crêpeaffaire’s nine-owned retail sites to Crepe Trading.
4 days ago
QSR Media UK Awards 2025 nominations to open soon
QSR Media UK Awards 2025 nominations to open soon
18 awards will be given to the top brands.
4 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Starbucks Pistachio latte range; Subway partners with Doritos; wagamama visits Vietnam
Social Media Wrap: Starbucks Pistachio latte range; Subway partners with Doritos; wagamama visits Vietnam
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
4 days ago
Starbucks to reduce 30% in its F&B offerings in the US
Starbucks to reduce 30% in its F&B offerings in the US
It was not specified whether international locations would be affected as well
4 days ago
The Nero Group reports 13.6% YoY sales growth
The Nero Group reports 13.6% YoY sales growth
Caffè Nero reported sales of £185.4m, up by 11.4%.
5 days ago
The Big Table Group announces partnership with children’s charity Dreams Come True
The Big Table Group announces partnership with children’s charity Dreams Come True
This will see the hospitality business’s major brands engage in vital fundraising activities.
5 days ago
Little Caesars unveils new snack in Super Bowl LIX ad in the US
Little Caesars unveils new snack in Super Bowl LIX ad in the US
The brand is the official pizza sponsor of the NFL.
5 days ago
McDonald’s UK & Ireland collabs with Stormzy for its first Famous Order
McDonald’s UK & Ireland collabs with Stormzy for its first Famous Order
It will be available on 12 February for £7.99.
6 days ago
SIDES brings back the Chocolate BBQ Chicken
M.A.K. Halal posts 17% like-for-like sales increase
M.A.K. Halal posts 17% like-for-like sales increase
The brand has also recently confirmed plans to expand through franchising.
Tortilla to see major board changes after Auctor's investment
Tortilla to see major board changes after Auctor's investment
This aims to strengthen its digital and operational capabilities.
Yum! Brands taps Scott Mezvinsky as new KFC CEO
Yum! Brands taps Scott Mezvinsky as new KFC CEO
His promotion will be effective on 1 March.
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From breakfast booms to burger slumps: The trends reshaping UK fast food
Bakery and cafe chains grew led by Greggs, GAIL, and Pret A Manger.
4 days ago
Research
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.
New concepts
YouMeSushi banks on sushi’s mass market appeal to grow in the UK
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The sushi restaurant market is expected to grow to $16.6b by 2032.
Research
8 in 10 are dining out in Christmas survey reveals
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Rewards-based promotions could be the secret to stimulating demand.
Research
Regional differences shape UK restaurant distribution
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Burger chains are evenly distributed whilst chicken chains cluster in suburban areas.
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18 awards will be given to the top brands.
