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Social Media Wrap: Burger King's new dips; Wingstop holds National Wings Day giveaway; Wimpy unveils saver soft serves
Social Media Wrap: Burger King's new dips; Wingstop holds National Wings Day giveaway; Wimpy unveils saver soft serves
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
7 hours ago
Tortilla posts 13.9% H1 UK sales growth as delivery expansion pays off
Tortilla posts 13.9% H1 UK sales growth as delivery expansion pays off
System sales also exceeded £100m in June 2026.
7 hours ago
Smashburger brand Dumbo expands in London with new Soho outlet
Smashburger brand Dumbo expands in London with new Soho outlet
The menu spans burgers, vegetarian options, and tempura-battered chicken nuggets.
11 hours ago
Pret A Manger lands new Terminal 5 flagship at Heathrow
Pret A Manger lands new Terminal 5 flagship at Heathrow
The new location provides seating for 104 people.
12 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King creates new customer service role; McDonald's Philippines taps into solar to cut energy costs; Chipotle expands to Mexico
Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King creates new customer service role; McDonald's Philippines taps into solar to cut energy costs; Chipotle expands to Mexico
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
Sticks’n’Sushi hits record June with sales up nearly 8% YoY
Sticks’n’Sushi hits record June with sales up nearly 8% YoY
The company served over 2.5 million pieces of sushi, up by 4%.
4 days ago
Zambrero targets 10 UK openings in 2026 as franchise network expands
Zambrero targets 10 UK openings in 2026 as franchise network expands
The company plans to sign another 20 franchise partners by year-end.
5 days ago
Pret A Manger hits the road with two new motorway service outlets
Pret A Manger hits the road with two new motorway service outlets
The openings are expected to create about 15 jobs.
5 days ago
Burger King UK expands ‘Kids Eat Free’ offer with Whopper Jr. option
Burger King UK expands ‘Kids Eat Free’ offer with Whopper Jr. option
The deal is available from 23 July to 31 August.
5 days ago
KFC launches £7.99 10-Tender Bucket for summer sharing
KFC launches £7.99 10-Tender Bucket for summer sharing
The offer runs until 23 August 2026, subject to availability.
5 days ago
Dirt Coffee targets lower-cost franchise growth
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Dirt Coffee targets lower-cost franchise growth
DMH Brands plans more than 100 sites using smaller units and lower rents to prioritise franchisee returns.
6 days ago
YO! taps into 90s nostalgia with Tamagotchi-inspired summer menu
YO! taps into 90s nostalgia with Tamagotchi-inspired summer menu
The collaboration also extends to YO!’s Kiddo Bento Boxes.
6 days ago
McDonald’s brings back the Cornetto McFlurry after nearly 20 years
McDonald’s brings back the Cornetto McFlurry after nearly 20 years
The comeback features two flavours: Cornetto Classico and Strawberry.
6 days ago
Chopstix expands menu with new Mini Stix kids' meals
Chopstix expands menu with new Mini Stix kids' meals
Each meal comes in a children’s box with a sheet of Chopstix stickers.
6 days ago
Uber buys Delivery Hero for $14.8b
Uber buys Delivery Hero for $14.8b
The transaction will create a platform spanning 99 countries.
6 days ago
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Restaurants seek wider tax relief as UK cuts pub rates
Industry leaders say broader tax relief would unlock investment and protect jobs.
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Pizza brands turn to global flavours as operators replace a third of menus each year
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The rise of Korean music, television, and the sweet and spicy trend is shaping innovation.
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Wales, North East chicken growth stalls at 1.5% amidst UK boom
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New entrants like Wingstop and Popeyes are still filling gaps nationwide.
Research
Why chicken is becoming the growth engine of UK fast-food
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The UK has 2,100 chained chicken restaurants.
Research
Chicken takes lead as the UK fast food’s biggest growth engine
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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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QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
