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Three weeks left before the QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
Three weeks left before the QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
The conference brings together the industry's top leaders.
15 minutes ago
HEYTEA deal marks latest boost to Chinatown London F&B cluster
HEYTEA deal marks latest boost to Chinatown London F&B cluster
Additional openings include Arôme Bakery, Kawan by Uncle Roger, and SanHao.
3 hours ago
Sticks’n’Sushi lands in Birmingham with first Midlands restaurant
Sticks’n’Sushi lands in Birmingham with first Midlands restaurant
The new site will seat around 250 guests and create 60 jobs.
4 hours ago
Social Media Wrap: Costa Coffee mini-redemption hack; Wingstop drops new dip; Auntie Anne's opens in Dublin
Social Media Wrap: Costa Coffee mini-redemption hack; Wingstop drops new dip; Auntie Anne's opens in Dublin
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
22 hours ago
McDonald’s launches Vanilla Matcha Frappé for summer
McDonald’s launches Vanilla Matcha Frappé for summer
New arrivals also include Raspberry x Sprite Zero and Pineapple x Sprite Zero.
1 day ago
Zambrero lands in Hampshire with first Basingstoke opening
Zambrero lands in Hampshire with first Basingstoke opening
The outlet has created 10 jobs and seats 25 customers.
1 day ago
Black Sheep Coffee continues London rollout with Clapham opening
Black Sheep Coffee continues London rollout with Clapham opening
The new site covers around 1,600 sq ft.
1 day ago
GAIL’s, Black Sheep Coffee amongst five new F&B arrivals at Lakeside
GAIL’s, Black Sheep Coffee amongst five new F&B arrivals at Lakeside
Dessert chain Chocofay will also open its first UK site in a 250 sq ft unit.
2 days ago
SpudBros Express signs Scotland expansion deal
SpudBros Express signs Scotland expansion deal
The first site is scheduled to open in Edinburgh in July.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum! Brands reportedly in talks for Pizza Hut sale; Starbucks says afternoon traffic is rising; Burger King brings 15-year old menu item
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum! Brands reportedly in talks for Pizza Hut sale; Starbucks says afternoon traffic is rising; Burger King brings 15-year old menu item
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
UK government's VAT cut on family activities welcomed but analysts warn savings may not reach households
UK government's VAT cut on family activities welcomed but analysts warn savings may not reach households
One analyst said this is an important boost for small businesses.
5 days ago
Burger King UK launches snackable mini burgers for summer sharing
Burger King UK launches snackable mini burgers for summer sharing
The mini burgers are snackable versions of three flagship burgers.
5 days ago
Taco Bell enters UK travel hubs with first railway site
Taco Bell enters UK travel hubs with first railway site
The brand plans to expand operations to more travel hubs.
5 days ago
SushiDog celebrates birthday with 2,018 signature SushiDogs
SushiDog celebrates birthday with 2,018 signature SushiDogs
The giveaway will take place across all 14 SushiDog locations.
6 days ago
PAUL unveils new ice cream croissants amidst London heatwave
PAUL unveils new ice cream croissants amidst London heatwave
Parts of London reached a record high of 35°C.
6 days ago
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Chicken and ethnic concepts lead footfall growth
Burger traffic declined by 2.6%, coffee fell by 2.2%.
22 hours ago
Executive insights
IRO Sushi bets on health-conscious dining as UK fast casual moves away from fried food
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IRO Sushi's director of operations sees this as a long-term opportunity for the brand.
Research
Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
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Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
Research
UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
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Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
Executive insights
Selective consumers force a reset in QSR strategy says Urban Barista CEO
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Operators are being pushed to simplify menus, improve efficiency, and sharpen brand identity.
Executive insights
Eatphoria bets on multi-brand model as single-format QSR struggles to keep pace
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COO Richard Benton believes that simplicity and differentiation are now the only path to franchise growth.
Executive insights
UK restaurant chains rethink menus as weight-loss drugs reshape demand
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Operators cut portions and test alternative store formats amidst cost pressure.
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