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FULL LIST: Winners of the QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2025
A total of 18 awards were presented, celebrating the top-performing brands across the UK.
2 days ago
AI-powered cameras help QSRs catch service failures
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AI-powered cameras help QSRs catch service failures
Vision-enabled operations prevent small service issues from escalating into costly brand damage.
1 day ago
Social Media Wrap: Caprino's opens 109th restaurant; LEON's playful twist on new menu offer; Frankie & Benny's unveils new burger range
Social Media Wrap: Caprino's opens 109th restaurant; LEON's playful twist on new menu offer; Frankie & Benny's unveils new burger range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
Hospitality F&B cost climbs again in April
Hospitality F&B cost climbs again in April
Global commodity market volatility and supply chain disruptions were the main drivers.
2 days ago
Popeyes UK to give away 10,000 ice cream
Popeyes UK to give away 10,000 ice cream
The brand aims to commemorate the Summer Solstice.
2 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee launches first site in North Wales
Black Sheep Coffee launches first site in North Wales
The new site is operated by a local franchise partner.
2 days ago
wagamama announces first UK restaurant opening for 2025
wagamama announces first UK restaurant opening for 2025
The new restaurant is located in Cotswolds.
2 days ago
KFC parent appoints new CEO
KFC parent appoints new CEO
The new CEO is the current Chief Financial & Franchise Officer of the group.
2 days ago
Auntie Anne’s rolls out new store design to attract younger consumers
Auntie Anne’s rolls out new store design to attract younger consumers
The new design features a new pretzel logo, dropping the brand’s long-time halo.
2 days ago
New summer menu lands at McDonald’s UK&I
Chipotle spices things up with new Adobo ranch dip
Chipotle spices things up with new Adobo ranch dip
Chipotle Rewards members can try it for free on 17 June.
4 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: In-and-Out launches surprise pop-up in Australia; Papa Johns rumoured to go private; KFC partners with Mountain Dew
Weekly Global Wrap: In-and-Out launches surprise pop-up in Australia; Papa Johns rumoured to go private; KFC partners with Mountain Dew
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
4 days ago
QSRs adopt automation to cut energy, ensure compliance
"https://vimeo.com/1093034582"
QSRs adopt automation to cut energy, ensure compliance
Data-led monitoring helps brands boost efficiency, ensure compliance, and strengthen security.
4 days ago
The UK’s biggest QSR conference is almost here
The UK’s biggest QSR conference is almost here
There is a week left before the conference.
Pret A Manger unveils new shop format to boost regional expansion
Pret A Manger unveils new shop format to boost regional expansion
The trial begins in June with openings in Broughty Ferry and Maidenhead.
Exclusives
Research
Why pizza chains face the toughest competition in fast-food
One of the biggest challenges is balancing delivery fees.
2 days ago
Executive insights
Why discounting alone won’t drive QSR growth
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Digital and app baed technologyies that enable up-sell and cross-sell have become critical
Executive insights
Mammy Pancake tempts UK with sweet desserts
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The London location is set to open in June, with 10 more sites in the pipeline.
Executive insights
QSR market sees growth for chains, decline for independent outlets
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Operators must focus on efficiency and experience this year to stay competitive.
Executive insights
Could weight loss drugs disrupt UK’s foodservice industry?
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Other industry headwinds like the cost-of-living crisis continues to change consumer behaviour.
Executive insights
TGI Fridays blends tradition with tech and breakfast
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The brand leverages its rewards app and breakfast range to target new diners.
Executive insights
Gong cha targets 10,000 stores with global expansion
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The bubble tea maker is scaling operations and boosting franchise partnerships overseas.
Event News
A total of 18 awards were presented, celebrating the top-performing brands across the UK.
