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Social Media Wrap: Costa Coffee mini-redemption hack; Wingstop drops new dip; Auntie Anne's opens in Dublin
Social Media Wrap: Costa Coffee mini-redemption hack; Wingstop drops new dip; Auntie Anne's opens in Dublin
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
14 hours ago
McDonald’s launches Vanilla Matcha Frappé for summer
McDonald’s launches Vanilla Matcha Frappé for summer
New arrivals also include Raspberry x Sprite Zero and Pineapple x Sprite Zero.
19 hours ago
Zambrero lands in Hampshire with first Basingstoke opening
Zambrero lands in Hampshire with first Basingstoke opening
The outlet has created 10 jobs and seats 25 customers.
20 hours ago
Black Sheep Coffee continues London rollout with Clapham opening
Black Sheep Coffee continues London rollout with Clapham opening
The new site covers around 1,600 sq ft.
21 hours ago
GAIL’s, Black Sheep Coffee amongst five new F&B arrivals at Lakeside
GAIL’s, Black Sheep Coffee amongst five new F&B arrivals at Lakeside
Dessert chain Chocofay will also open its first UK site in a 250 sq ft unit.
1 day ago
SpudBros Express signs Scotland expansion deal
SpudBros Express signs Scotland expansion deal
The first site is scheduled to open in Edinburgh in July.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum! Brands reportedly in talks for Pizza Hut sale; Starbucks says afternoon traffic is rising; Burger King brings 15-year old menu item
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum! Brands reportedly in talks for Pizza Hut sale; Starbucks says afternoon traffic is rising; Burger King brings 15-year old menu item
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
UK government's VAT cut on family activities welcomed but analysts warn savings may not reach households
UK government's VAT cut on family activities welcomed but analysts warn savings may not reach households
One analyst said this is an important boost for small businesses.
4 days ago
Burger King UK launches snackable mini burgers for summer sharing
Burger King UK launches snackable mini burgers for summer sharing
The mini burgers are snackable versions of three flagship burgers.
4 days ago
Taco Bell enters UK travel hubs with first railway site
Taco Bell enters UK travel hubs with first railway site
The brand plans to expand operations to more travel hubs.
4 days ago
SushiDog celebrates birthday with 2,018 signature SushiDogs
SushiDog celebrates birthday with 2,018 signature SushiDogs
The giveaway will take place across all 14 SushiDog locations.
5 days ago
PAUL unveils new ice cream croissants amidst London heatwave
PAUL unveils new ice cream croissants amidst London heatwave
Parts of London reached a record high of 35°C.
5 days ago
UK QSR leaders to gather in London for the biggest annual fast-food conference
UK QSR leaders to gather in London for the biggest annual fast-food conference
The event is for one whole day only.
Social Media Wrap: Slim Chickens launches Pokemon trading card freebies; Wingstop shares new Dragon Breath flavour; Pret A Manger introduces the new Chef's Special
Social Media Wrap: Slim Chickens launches Pokemon trading card freebies; Wingstop shares new Dragon Breath flavour; Pret A Manger introduces the new Chef's Special
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Late-night hospitality shrinks 29% since 2020, report says
Late-night hospitality shrinks 29% since 2020, report says
Bars and clubs weakened as operating conditions and consumer behaviour diverge.
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Research
Chicken and ethnic concepts lead footfall growth
Burger traffic declined by 2.6%, coffee fell by 2.2%.
14 hours ago
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.
Research
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.
Research
UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
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Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
Executive insights
Selective consumers force a reset in QSR strategy says Urban Barista CEO
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Operators are being pushed to simplify menus, improve efficiency, and sharpen brand identity.
Executive insights
Eatphoria bets on multi-brand model as single-format QSR struggles to keep pace
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COO Richard Benton believes that simplicity and differentiation are now the only path to franchise growth.
Executive insights
UK restaurant chains rethink menus as weight-loss drugs reshape demand
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Operators cut portions and test alternative store formats amidst cost pressure.
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The event is for one whole day only.
