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Auntie Anne’s expands retail footprint in Ireland with fifth location
Auntie Anne’s expands retail footprint in Ireland with fifth location
This is part of its UK&I strategy.
5 hours ago
Traditional menus lose appeal as global flavours dominate, report says
Traditional menus lose appeal as global flavours dominate, report says
Korean, Filipino, Taiwanese and Middle Eastern dishes are gaining traction.
6 hours ago
Tampopo keeps £16 secret menu running until end-June
Tampopo keeps £16 secret menu running until end-June
The offer is available Sunday to Friday before 6 p.m. and daily after 9 p.m.
1 day ago
Emilia’s Crafted Pasta to open new site on Tottenham Court Road
Emilia’s Crafted Pasta to open new site on Tottenham Court Road
The restaurant will seat 55 diners indoors, with 25 additional seats on a covered terrace.
1 day ago
Popeyes drives RBI's international push as unit growth set to outpace domestic by 350%
Popeyes drives RBI's international push as unit growth set to outpace domestic by 350%
Restaurants are expected to grow around 3% to 4% this year.
2 days ago
Tortilla flags £2.5m accounting irregularity in French business
Tortilla flags £2.5m accounting irregularity in French business
The brand is also restructuring its business in France.
2 days ago
Social Media Wrap: QSR brands pokes fun at Spotify's new logo; Auntie Anne's launches new limited-time offer; Chaiiwala partners with actor Tez Ilyas
Social Media Wrap: QSR brands pokes fun at Spotify's new logo; Auntie Anne's launches new limited-time offer; Chaiiwala partners with actor Tez Ilyas
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
SpudBros launches new express store in Barnstaple at petrol forecourt
SpudBros launches new express store in Barnstaple at petrol forecourt
The new store will be giving away a free spud to the first 100 customers.
2 days ago
Paul launches first collection of summer drinks with seasonal bites
Paul launches first collection of summer drinks with seasonal bites
Individual patisserie starts at £2.50.
2 days ago
Go Greek Yogurt enters the UK market with London site launch
Go Greek Yogurt enters the UK market with London site launch
It will be opening a 620-square-foot site on South Molton Street.
2 days ago
Bunsik accelerates franchise growth with two new UK launches
Bunsik accelerates franchise growth with two new UK launches
This brings the chain's total UK sites to 12.
3 days ago
Chopstix locks in 15-year deal for flagship Glasgow site
Chopstix locks in 15-year deal for flagship Glasgow site
It is located at 203 Argyle Street, an area known as “Four Corners.”
3 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee expands London growth with new Borough deals
Black Sheep Coffee expands London growth with new Borough deals
Future openings are expected to focus on high-footfall areas.
3 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Plans to take Papa Johns private underway; Starbucks announces more layoffs; Jollibee attracts 50-restaurant deal
Weekly Global Wrap: Plans to take Papa Johns private underway; Starbucks announces more layoffs; Jollibee attracts 50-restaurant deal
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
3 days ago
Creams Café expands beyond desserts with new smoothie, mocktail range
Creams Café expands beyond desserts with new smoothie, mocktail range
The launch is in partnership with Mockingbird Raw Press.
6 days ago
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UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
7 hours ago
Executive insights
UK restaurant chains rethink menus as weight-loss drugs reshape demand
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Operators cut portions and test alternative store formats amidst cost pressure.
Research
Hot drinks lead steepest price increase in fast food
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The pricing gap between food and beverage has closed in February.
Research
Restaurant inflation outpaces retail as operators rethink pricing
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Rising labour and food costs force operators to adopt more targeted pricing strategies.
Executive insights
Chipotle sharpens its edge as UK QSR pressures rise
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The brand builds value through its core strengths, led by a customisable menu.
Executive insights
Smacks pursues dual funding to speed UK expansion
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Rap duo Krept and Konan back the round and join as creative directors.
Executive insights
QSRs are shifting toward 'smarter' value-led strategies as price sensitivity heightens
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The future winners will not simply be the cheapest or the biggest expanders.
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Operators are being pushed to simplify menus, improve efficiency, and sharpen brand identity.
