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Menu innovation faces new test as QSR brands balance trends with operations
Menu innovation faces new test as QSR brands balance trends with operations
QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
4 minutes ago
Operators deploy AI for sales and site selection
Operators deploy AI for sales and site selection
QSR brands are also finding uses for AI in franchisee recruitment.
50 minutes ago
QSR founders warn scaling up can expose the cracks in a growing brand
QSR founders warn scaling up can expose the cracks in a growing brand
SushiDog, B Bagel, and Urban Baristas share the operational lessons behind rapid growth.
1 hour ago
UK fast food growth fuelled by openings as existing stores lose traffic
UK fast food growth fuelled by openings as existing stores lose traffic
Chains increased their footprint by 2.2% in 2025, adding 1,169 outlets.
2 hours ago
Restaurants must make visits ‘worth it’ as consumers become more selective
Restaurants must make visits ‘worth it’ as consumers become more selective
Consumers aren’t going hungry, but becoming more deliberate about eating out.
2 hours ago
Full list: Winners of the QSR Media UK Redcat Awards 2026
QSR marketing execs shift from discounts to culture, access and experiences
QSR marketing execs shift from discounts to culture, access and experiences
Community and cultural connections are becoming more important than transactional rewards.
3 hours ago
Chaiiwala holds back US push as it works to avoid ‘getting it wrong’
Chaiiwala holds back US push as it works to avoid ‘getting it wrong’
The chain is prioritising the right partners and locations before entry.
4 hours ago
KFC accelerates UK growth as chicken rivals pile in
KFC accelerates UK growth as chicken rivals pile in
CFO James Whitehorn said franchisee demand is supporting KFC’s 500-store expansion target.
5 hours ago
Order anxiety and menu overload are quietly reducing QSR sales
Order anxiety and menu overload are quietly reducing QSR sales
More choices isn't always better.
5 hours ago
Convenience, “dirty sodas” and GLP-1 shift reshape QSR growth opportunities
Convenience, “dirty sodas” and GLP-1 shift reshape QSR growth opportunities
Consumers expect brands to show up where they are when they want them.
7 hours ago
Kiosk design can more than double transaction uplift in QSRs
Kiosk design can more than double transaction uplift in QSRs
Redcat's study found how menu layouts, bundles, and checkout prompts influence kiosk results.
7 hours ago
Chicking expands Scottish presence with new Clarkston opening
Chicking expands Scottish presence with new Clarkston opening
The chain aims to open three more Scottish restaurants within the next month.
16 hours ago
Social Media Wrap: Ole & Steen unveils Summer menu; IRO Sushi’s online BOGO deal; Auntie Anne’s free Pokémon trading game cards
Social Media Wrap: Ole & Steen unveils Summer menu; IRO Sushi’s online BOGO deal; Auntie Anne’s free Pokémon trading game cards
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
17 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum China buys Pizza Hut China; McDonald’s revives fried apple pie; Taco Bell expands fajita lineup
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum China buys Pizza Hut China; McDonald’s revives fried apple pie; Taco Bell expands fajita lineup
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
18 hours ago
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Chaiiwala tests compact format to widen reach
The food chain is also targeting drive-thrus and travel hubs.
6 days ago
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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
![IRO Sushi bets on health-conscious dining as UK fast casual moves away from fried food]()
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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QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
