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Auntie Anne’s targets 100 UK stores by 2030
The expansion will focus on high-traffic areas like malls and train stations.
2 days ago
Gong cha hits new milestone as it opens in 30 markets
Gong cha hits new milestone as it opens in 30 markets
The brand plans to hit 10,000 stores over the next decade.
1 day ago
Subway’s ‘Kids Eat Free’ is back
Subway’s ‘Kids Eat Free’ is back
The meal includes a 4-inch sub made to order, along with a snack and a drink.
1 day ago
Grain brings Mediterranean dining to Holborn with first flagship store
Grain brings Mediterranean dining to Holborn with first flagship store
The company aims to open 10 more UK sites in 2026 and reach 50 by 2030.
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PAUL Bakery unveils two new festive sandwiches
PAUL Bakery unveils two new festive sandwiches
It will be available from 17 November to 31 December.
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Shake Shack, Fortnum & Mason unveil limited-edition festive drinks
Shake Shack, Fortnum & Mason unveil limited-edition festive drinks
It will be available from 5 November to 6 January.
2 days ago
wagamama opens new restaurant at Liverpool’s Edge Lane
wagamama opens new restaurant at Liverpool’s Edge Lane
This brings the chain’s total UK restaurants to 168.
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Social Media Wrap: Bella Italia's new barbecue-flavoured pasta; LEON launches new sauce range; PAUL hops on the pistachio trend
Social Media Wrap: Bella Italia's new barbecue-flavoured pasta; LEON launches new sauce range; PAUL hops on the pistachio trend
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
Tortilla's non-exec chair Emma Woods to step down by year-end
Tortilla's non-exec chair Emma Woods to step down by year-end
Woods will stay on through the rest of the year to help with the handover.
3 days ago
Azumi partners with Abu Dhabi’s DIAFA to fuel global growth
Azumi partners with Abu Dhabi’s DIAFA to fuel global growth
The deal joins DIAFA with existing partner Doğuş Hospitality.
3 days ago
GDK to enter Indian market
Wildwood launches Halloween ‘Monster Menu’ for kids
Wildwood launches Halloween ‘Monster Menu’ for kids
The offer runs Sunday to Friday at 18 dine-in locations across the UK.
4 days ago
Chipotle’s ‘Boorito’ returns this Halloween
Chipotle’s ‘Boorito’ returns this Halloween
On 31 October from 3 p.m., main dishes will cost £6 at participating locations.
4 days ago
Subway rolls out gift cards in the UK
Subway rolls out gift cards in the UK
The move is part of Subway’s wider digital expansion in EMEA.
4 days ago
Mowgli Street Food launches special Christmas menu
Mowgli Street Food launches special Christmas menu
Private dining rooms are also available for festive group bookings.
4 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opens in Maldives; Pizza Hut Australia names new creative agency; McDonald's debut in F1
Weekly Global Wrap: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opens in Maldives; Pizza Hut Australia names new creative agency; McDonald's debut in F1
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
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Executive insights
Auntie Anne’s targets 100 UK stores by 2030
The expansion will focus on high-traffic areas like malls and train stations.
2 days ago
Research
UK foodservice faces sharp price increases in 2025
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Chicken chains have increased prices the most.
Executive insights
Chocoberry expands in UK with Gen Z-Driven growth
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It sold 16 franchises in the past 14 months.
Research
Who's drawing the most crowd in the UK's fast food scene?
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Overall, fast-food traffic grew 0.8% in H1.
Research
UK fast-food growth slows as new sites split existing demand
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Market expanded 1% in H1 2025 as traffic spreads thin across more outlets.
Research
Domino’s, rivals flock to chicken as competition heats up
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Its popularity is driving menu innovation even at non-chicken chains.
Research
Fast-food brands lose growth momentum
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London footfall also weakened for the first time since the pandemic.
Event News
Various brand leaders from the QSR industry in the region are in attendance.
