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Less than two weeks left to nominate at the QSR Media UK Awards 2026
Less than two weeks left to nominate at the QSR Media UK Awards 2026
18 categories are now open for nominations.
1 hour ago
Social Media Wrap: Burger King partners with Pringles; Caprinos launches Detroit-style pizzas; Shake Shack features Manchester mural artist
Social Media Wrap: Burger King partners with Pringles; Caprinos launches Detroit-style pizzas; Shake Shack features Manchester mural artist
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 hours ago
Uber buys Prosus stake in Delivery Hero for $318.06m
Uber buys Prosus stake in Delivery Hero for $318.06m
The tech-based platform is buying 4.5% shares from Prosus.
6 hours ago
Sticks’n’Sushi launches Japanese Rice Lager with Mikkeller
Sticks’n’Sushi launches Japanese Rice Lager with Mikkeller
It features light rice and citrus flavours, a mild sweetness, and a clean finish.
6 hours ago
KFC drops 60-piece Popcorn Chicken bucket for £5.99
KFC drops 60-piece Popcorn Chicken bucket for £5.99
It is available until 17 May, whilst supplies last.
6 hours ago
Franco Manca to undertake a CVA
Franco Manca to undertake a CVA
The group cites higher payroll taxes, no rate relief, and higher UK VAT than in Europe as the reason.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Chipotle relaunches rewards programme; Popeyes announces One Piece collaboration; McDonald's to add refreshers and crafted sodas
Weekly Global Wrap: Chipotle relaunches rewards programme; Popeyes announces One Piece collaboration; McDonald's to add refreshers and crafted sodas
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
German Doner Kebab opens at Beaconsfield Services
German Doner Kebab opens at Beaconsfield Services
New site targets high-traffic travel hub as brand accelerates UK expansion strategy.
4 days ago
QSR chains test ChatGPT integrations for ordering and drink discovery
QSR chains test ChatGPT integrations for ordering and drink discovery
Starbucks and Little Caesars recently launched an integrated app inside the GenAI platform.
4 days ago
Bow Street Group posts 6.1% like-for-like sales growth in March
Bow Street Group posts 6.1% like-for-like sales growth in March
Targeted investment lifted performance, with refurbished sites outperforming and others returning to growth.
5 days ago
Boss Pizza to open in Milton Keynes with £2 launch offer
Boss Pizza to open in Milton Keynes with £2 launch offer
The new outlet is located at 18 Secklow Gate West.
5 days ago
Slim Chickens links up with Cluedo for nationwide prize promotion
Slim Chickens links up with Cluedo for nationwide prize promotion
The promotion uses Cluedo-style elements, including suspects and mystery-solving themes.
6 days ago
Caprinos Pizza bets on Detroit-style range for high-footfall growth
Caprinos Pizza bets on Detroit-style range for high-footfall growth
The rollout will begin as a trial across 11 sites.
Insomnia Coffee rolls out SAMBAZON açaí bowls across 16 Irish locations
Insomnia Coffee rolls out SAMBAZON açaí bowls across 16 Irish locations
The rollout comes as demand for açaí continues to grow in the Irish market.
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UK fast-food’s cheapest items are getting more expensive faster
More than half of the leading brands recorded declining performance.
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Research
Fast food pricing pressures intensifies as traffic weakens
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Growth has been largely because of new openings instead of visit frequency.
4 days ago
Executive insights
YouMeSushi sharpens operations as expansion continues
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Growth to be supported by simpler menus and stronger franchise systems amidst ongoing cost pressures.
5 days ago
Executive insights
Ole & Steen targets smarter promotions as value pressure builds
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Data-led promotions replace blanket deals to drive traffic and margins.
6 days ago
Franchising
Papa Johns franchisee pivots to AI to combat labour stress
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Cost pressures accelerated digital maturity to strengthen UK business resilience.
Research
Nearly 1 in 2 fast food chains in the UK are American
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American QSRs account for 44% of all restaurant visits.
Research
QSR expansion is driving down customer visits
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Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.
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