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Social Media Wrap: Shake Shack's Veganuary entry; Burger King unveils new fries; £5 deals from Bella Italia
Social Media Wrap: Shake Shack's Veganuary entry; Burger King unveils new fries; £5 deals from Bella Italia
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
9 hours ago
Jersey Mike’s plans 400 restaurants in the UK and Ireland
Jersey Mike’s plans 400 restaurants in the UK and Ireland
This marks its first European expansion.
1 day ago
Eatphoria bags multi-million-pound TAN Food investment, expands UK footprint
Eatphoria bags multi-million-pound TAN Food investment, expands UK footprint
The multi-brand QSR will open 12 restaurants by Q2 2026.
1 day ago
Subway tests Smashed Falafel Sub in 300 UK stores
Subway tests Smashed Falafel Sub in 300 UK stores
The limited trial offers the falafel sub alongside a six-piece Falafel Bites side.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Chick-fil-a launches massive 80th anniversary campaign; Taco Bell partners with toy maker; Yum China trials burger concept
Weekly Global Wrap: Chick-fil-a launches massive 80th anniversary campaign; Taco Bell partners with toy maker; Yum China trials burger concept
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
Papa Johns partners with Google Cloud to launch voice and text AI ordering system
Papa Johns partners with Google Cloud to launch voice and text AI ordering system
The pizza chain partnered with Google to boost sales and improve customer experience.
2 days ago
The Cheesecake Factory expands into UK via Pentagon Food Group deal
The Cheesecake Factory expands into UK via Pentagon Food Group deal
Four American cheesecake varieties will be available to foodservice venues.
2 days ago
Chipotle UK debuts high-protein menu following US launch
Chipotle UK debuts high-protein menu following US launch
The new range starts at less than £3.
2 days ago
Heavenly Desserts launches limited-time protein menu
Heavenly Desserts launches limited-time protein menu
The new range targets customers interested in fitness and wellness.
2 days ago
Caprinos Pizza sees 14% rise in like-for-like sales in 2025
Caprinos Pizza sees 14% rise in like-for-like sales in 2025
The chain eyes 20 new UK stores in 2026 and expansion into Europe and the Middle East.
5 days ago
Dum Dum Donuts opens new Brentford facility
Dum Dum Donuts opens new Brentford facility
This will support new store openings over the next five to ten years, with several planned for 2026.
5 days ago
Grocery meals gain share as restaurants feel the squeeze
Grocery meals gain share as restaurants feel the squeeze
Cost is the biggest driver, named by 28% of consumers.
6 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Caffe Nero introduces winter menu; Five Guys launch £10 deal; Costa Coffee teases new drink
Social Media Wrap: Caffe Nero introduces winter menu; Five Guys launch £10 deal; Costa Coffee teases new drink
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald’s UK&I unveils its new Secret Menu
McDonald’s UK&I unveils its new Secret Menu
The Chicken Big Mac, a previous Secret Menu item, has also returned.
Costa Coffee to debut first Matcha Latte line nationwide
Costa Coffee to debut first Matcha Latte line nationwide
The coffee chain also unveils seasonal menu and returning favourites.
Highlights
Exclusives
UK QSR chains shift focus to value as costs rise
Expansion in 2026 is continuing, but more cautiously.
Legal
TGI Fridays’ relaunch falters amidst casual dining slump
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Falling footfall, rising costs, and a delayed revamp hurt the brand.
Research
Price spread between fast-food and coffee chains exceeds 100%
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Core items such as cappuccino and latte prices rose by about 9%, whilst speciality drinks have surged even more sharply.
Research
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.
Research
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.
Research
Afternoon crowds shift coffee rush hour
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The morning rush is now replaced with a more social coffee occasion.
Event News
Various brand leaders from the QSR industry in the region are in attendance.
