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Yum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut operations in $2.7b deal
Yum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut operations in $2.7b deal
Yum!’s board approved the deals, which are expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
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McDonald’s launches limited ‘App Master Ring’ offering year of free fries
McDonald’s launches limited ‘App Master Ring’ offering year of free fries
Includes one medium fries per week for a year.
1 hour ago
KFC unveils new era of boneless chicken, store design globally
KFC unveils new era of boneless chicken, store design globally
It is also updating its visual identity, including changes to its bucket design.
21 hours ago
The wait is nearly over for QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
The wait is nearly over for QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
Senior decision-makers from across the sector are set to take part in the event.
22 hours ago
Wendy’s UK drops limited ‘Biggie Sharer Boxes’
Wendy’s UK drops limited ‘Biggie Sharer Boxes’
It includes a “9x mix and match” burger box and a larger set with 20 chicken tenders, fries, and dips.
1 day ago
Shake Shack UK logs 35 tonnes of regenerative flour use
Shake Shack UK logs 35 tonnes of regenerative flour use
The chain is amongst the first UK casual dining brands to adopt the ingredient at scale.
1 day ago
SIDES opens first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow
SIDES opens first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow
Further sites are planned in Livingston and Edinburgh, with additional UK openings in Cardiff and Liverpool.
1 day ago
FPG Foods doubles KFC UK&I footprint with acquisition of 17 restaurants
FPG Foods doubles KFC UK&I footprint with acquisition of 17 restaurants
The company said it aims to expand to 50 outlets by 2030.
1 day ago
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress Dough Balls football look; Ole & Steen unveils Iced Blueberry Matcha; Joe & The Juice’s 24th anniversary
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress Dough Balls football look; Ole & Steen unveils Iced Blueberry Matcha; Joe & The Juice’s 24th anniversary
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Popeyes partners with Applegreen for Ireland expansion
Popeyes partners with Applegreen for Ireland expansion
The brand plans to open several restaurants in travel locations.
5 days ago
Zizzi rolls out World Cup deal offering Italians free main course
Zizzi rolls out World Cup deal offering Italians free main course
Customers who are not Italian can receive a 30% discount on food items.
6 days ago
Creams Cafe lands US franchise deal, sets sights on Arizona expansion
Creams Cafe lands US franchise deal, sets sights on Arizona expansion
The first outlet is scheduled to open in Scottsdale in early 2027.
6 days ago
Pret A Manger sales up 8% as new menu, shop openings gain pace
Pret A Manger sales up 8% as new menu, shop openings gain pace
Globally, system sales rose 7%.
Chipotle UK serves up BOGO deal for football-shirt-wearing fans
Chipotle UK serves up BOGO deal for football-shirt-wearing fans
The promotion is capped at five free entrées per transaction.
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Chaiiwala tests compact format to widen reach
The food chain is also targeting drive-thrus and travel hubs.
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South West leads UK foodservice growth as regional divide widens
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It is far ahead of Greater London and the South East, whilst other UK regions declined.
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Chicken and ethnic concepts lead footfall growth
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Burger traffic declined by 2.6%, coffee fell by 2.2%.
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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.
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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.
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UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
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Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
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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.
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Senior decision-makers from across the sector are set to take part in the event.
