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Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken posts 49% YoY sales surge in Q1
Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken posts 49% YoY sales surge in Q1
The group attributed the growth to demand for its core menu.
2 hours ago
Delivery drives UK restaurant growth as at-home sales rise 4% in May
Delivery drives UK restaurant growth as at-home sales rise 4% in May
Delivery now represents 14.2p of every £1 spent with restaurants.
2 hours ago
Houston TX Hot Chicken takes its heat overseas with UK debut
Houston TX Hot Chicken takes its heat overseas with UK debut
The hot chicken chain plans to open three UK locations in 2026.
3 hours ago
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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day ago
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Chicken takes lead as the UK fast food’s biggest growth engine
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%.
Executive insights
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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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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QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
