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Chopstix lifts underlying EBITDA 31% in 2025
Chopstix lifts underlying EBITDA 31% in 2025
The chain opened its first mainland Europe site in central Paris this January.
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Social Media Wrap: Costa Coffee launches Matcha-inspired merch; Domino's pokes fun at PlayStation; Greggs opens in Tenerife South Airport
Social Media Wrap: Costa Coffee launches Matcha-inspired merch; Domino's pokes fun at PlayStation; Greggs opens in Tenerife South Airport
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
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Wingstop’s Ranch range gets a limited-edition spicy and smoky twist
Wingstop’s Ranch range gets a limited-edition spicy and smoky twist
A new bundle, The Trio, brings together the Original, Cajun, and BBQ Ranch dips.
4 hours ago
Costa Coffee donates £57,000 to 68 UK charities through community grants scheme
Costa Coffee donates £57,000 to 68 UK charities through community grants scheme
Costa Coffee employees nominate local causes through this programme.
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Zinglet expands hot chicken rollout with new Macclesfield opening
Zinglet expands hot chicken rollout with new Macclesfield opening
The launch will feature up to 50% off and free food giveaways.
4 hours ago
Caffè Nero serves tennis-themed Matcha at Wimbledon Station pop-up
Caffè Nero serves tennis-themed Matcha at Wimbledon Station pop-up
Two limited-edition drinks are introduced as part of the activation.
1 day ago
Dubai fast-food chain Chicking opens Hamilton outlet
Dubai fast-food chain Chicking opens Hamilton outlet
To mark the opening, the Royal Crunchy Chicken Burger will be sold for £1.
1 day ago
KFC opens 60th Scottish outlet with first Airdrie restaurant
KFC opens 60th Scottish outlet with first Airdrie restaurant
Around 65 jobs have been created across team, leadership, and management roles.
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Weekly Global Wrap: Jersey Mike's files for IPO; McDonald's first chocolate McGriddles; Jollibee launches chicken nuggets in the US
Weekly Global Wrap: Jersey Mike's files for IPO; McDonald's first chocolate McGriddles; Jollibee launches chicken nuggets in the US
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
Pizza Hut UK offers £5 pizza to diners in Hawaiian shirts
Pizza Hut UK offers £5 pizza to diners in Hawaiian shirts
The offer is available for dine-in only at participating restaurants.
4 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee lands at Derby's Derbion Shopping Centre
Black Sheep Coffee lands at Derby's Derbion Shopping Centre
The outlet forms part of the company's focus on student markets and Gen Z.
4 days ago
Greggs CFO Richard Hutton retires
Greggs CFO Richard Hutton retires
He will continue in the role until the end of the year.
5 days ago
McDonald’s UK sets £2.99 Happy Meal deal for summer holidays
McDonald’s UK sets £2.99 Happy Meal deal for summer holidays
The promotion runs from 25 June to 1 September.
5 days ago
Costa Coffee trials protein coffees in summer menu update
Costa Coffee trials protein coffees in summer menu update
High-protein lattes will be tested in select stores.
6 days ago
Honi Poke announces UK franchise expansion
Honi Poke announces UK franchise expansion
The brand has appointed Seeds Consulting as its advisor.
6 days ago
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Wales, North East chicken growth stalls at 1.5% amidst UK boom
New entrants like Wingstop and Popeyes are still filling gaps nationwide.
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Why chicken is becoming the growth engine of UK fast-food
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The UK has 2,100 chained chicken restaurants.
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Chicken takes lead as the UK fast food’s biggest growth engine
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The segment delivered overall traffic growth of around 6.2%.
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Chaiiwala tests compact format to widen reach
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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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QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
