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McDonald’s rolls out Grinch-themed seasonal menu
McDonald’s rolls out Grinch-themed seasonal menu
New winter drinks include Coconut Latte and Coconut Hot Chocolate.
2 hours ago
Alley Cats to bring New York slices to Portobello Road
Alley Cats to bring New York slices to Portobello Road
The new site will debut dishes developed by Sicilian-born head chef Francesco Macrì.
5 hours ago
Social Media Wrap: Greggs partners with Moonpig; wagamama crowns student music contest winner; Popeyes opens 100th restaurant
Social Media Wrap: Greggs partners with Moonpig; wagamama crowns student music contest winner; Popeyes opens 100th restaurant
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
1 day ago
Paris Baguette hits 700 outlets with Westfield London opening
Paris Baguette hits 700 outlets with Westfield London opening
The Westfield location is Paris Baguette’s fourth UK store and second franchise.
1 day ago
Shake Shack to launch first Northern England site at Trafford Centre
Shake Shack to launch first Northern England site at Trafford Centre
The new location is set to open in March 2026.
1 day ago
Juice chain JUICES4LIFE expands with first Derby branch
Juice chain JUICES4LIFE expands with first Derby branch
This marks the chain’s sixth outlet.
1 day ago
Popeyes UK upsizes its sauces with new ‘Mega’ and ‘Big’ dips
Popeyes UK upsizes its sauces with new ‘Mega’ and ‘Big’ dips
The expanded dip menu is being rolled out across all 100 Popeyes UK locations.
1 day ago
Auntie Anne's owner taps Omer Gajial as new CEO
Auntie Anne's owner taps Omer Gajial as new CEO
He succeeds Jim Holthouser, who is retiring after nearly six years in the job.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Chick-fil-a trials chicken and waffles; UK's Byron Burgers rescued; Starbucks to pay US$38.9m to settle NYC probe
Weekly Global Wrap: Chick-fil-a trials chicken and waffles; UK's Byron Burgers rescued; Starbucks to pay US$38.9m to settle NYC probe
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
Just Eat Takeaway.com founder resigns as CEO
Just Eat Takeaway.com founder resigns as CEO
The food delivery service provider was taken private earlier this year.
1 day ago
SSP UK&I plans new outlets in Belfast Airport’s £100m overhaul
SSP UK&I plans new outlets in Belfast Airport’s £100m overhaul
It aims to expand its presence to nine units, adding more F&B options across both airside and landside areas.
2 days ago
Tortilla names new non-executive chair
Tortilla names new non-executive chair
This follows the resignation of Emma Woods as non-executive chair.
2 days ago
7 in 10 say taste is 80% mental, study reveals
7 in 10 say taste is 80% mental, study reveals
45% would rather not eat if they see their most hated toppings on a pizza.
2 days ago
PizzaExpress taps into travel loyalty with IAG Loyalty partnership
PizzaExpress taps into travel loyalty with IAG Loyalty partnership
It is the first and only restaurant brand partnered with the loyalty programme.
2 days ago
Which Wich taps Seed Consulting for expansion plans
Which Wich taps Seed Consulting for expansion plans
The sandwich chain recently inked a multi-unit agreement.
2 days ago
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Price spread between fast-food and coffee chains exceeds 100%
Core items such as cappuccino and latte prices rose by about 9%, whilst speciality drinks have surged even more sharply.
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Afternoons now drives coffee traffic
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Mid-afternoon to early evenings have become the fastest-growing daypart for coffee shops and bakeries.
Executive insights
Subway expands digital strategy with UK gift card launch
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The gift cards complement existing digital touch points like kiosks and mobile ordering.
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London leads UK’s coffee and bakery boom
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In the UK, there are an average of 1.75 outlets for every 10,000 people.
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Afternoon crowds shift coffee rush hour
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The morning rush is now replaced with a more social coffee occasion.
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Restaurant expansion slows despite new players entering the UK
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Fast-food chains grew by 2%, according to recent data.
Executive insights
Chaiiwala targets hospitals, campuses in expansion push
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It wants to transform Indian dining into a modern, social experience.
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