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PAUL unveils limited-time Easter pastry range
PAUL unveils limited-time Easter pastry range
It is available from 30 March to 8 April in-store and through Click & Collect.
11 minutes ago
Burger King reworks Beef Wellington as a Wagyu burger
Burger King reworks Beef Wellington as a Wagyu burger
It is also bringing back “The Wagyu” and adding new sides, including truffle-loaded fries.
43 minutes ago
IRO Sushi bets on new format to power next phase of growth
IRO Sushi bets on new format to power next phase of growth
The first site to feature the updated format will be in Woking.
1 hour ago
Just Eat taps Amazon’s Alexa+ for voice-activated orders
Just Eat taps Amazon’s Alexa+ for voice-activated orders
The move builds on the early success of voice ordering within the Just Eat app.
1 day ago
Black Sheep Coffee unveils limited-time Banana Arcade menu
Black Sheep Coffee unveils limited-time Banana Arcade menu
The menu draws on retro arcade themes and playful, familiar flavours.
1 day ago
Costa Coffee expands Edinburgh Airport site with £750k refit
Costa Coffee expands Edinburgh Airport site with £750k refit
The upgraded site now includes 60 additional seats.
2 days ago
Six weeks left to nominate at the QSR Media UK Awards 2026
Six weeks left to nominate at the QSR Media UK Awards 2026
Marketing, menu innovation, and brand collaboration initiatives can be submitted as entries.
2 days ago
Pret A Manger partners with Roadchef to open new motorway stops
Pret A Manger partners with Roadchef to open new motorway stops
About 30 jobs are expected to be created across the three locations.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Sonic overhauls drinks menu; KFC unveils pickle-themed menu; Chipotle rolls out a new sauce.
Weekly Global Wrap: Sonic overhauls drinks menu; KFC unveils pickle-themed menu; Chipotle rolls out a new sauce.
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Joe & The Juice strengthens UK footprint with two new outlets
Joe & The Juice strengthens UK footprint with two new outlets
The new sites will open at the Bullring in Birmingham and the Oracle in Reading.
5 days ago
Eatphoria expands reach with virtual brand licensing programme
Eatphoria expands reach with virtual brand licensing programme
The programme helps operators broaden menus and drive growth.
5 days ago
SticksʹnʹSushi to open in Leeds’ Vicar Lane in early 2027
SticksʹnʹSushi to open in Leeds’ Vicar Lane in early 2027
The restaurant is expected to create around 60 jobs.
6 days ago
LEON brings back Fish Finger Wrap to lead menu overhaul
LEON brings back Fish Finger Wrap to lead menu overhaul
The relaunch is part of the chain's new “Icon Dishes” series.
6 days ago
Chopstix brings new outlet to Colchester city centre
Chopstix brings new outlet to Colchester city centre
The new site will create 20 local jobs.
6 days ago
Tortilla reunites with Deliveroo after 2-year snub
Tortilla reunites with Deliveroo after 2-year snub
The group has adopted a multi-aggregator strategy along with Just Eat and Uber Eats.
6 days ago
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Research
Nearly 1 in 2 fast food chains in the UK are American
American QSRs account for 44% of all restaurant visits.
Research
QSR expansion is driving down customer visits
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Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.
Executive insights
Dirt Coffee eyes 100 sites on low-investment strategy
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The former Triple Two Coffee founder is leading the brand's growth.
Research
QSR prices outpace retail despite low F&B inflation
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Disparity reflects cost pressures faced by the hospitality trade.
New concepts
Low‑capital sites fuels rapid growth for some UK restaurants
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YouMeSushi is banking on a low‑setup‑cost model to spur growth.
Research
Why chicken leads the UK QSR market
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Visits to chicken restaurants increased significantly, compared to the wider fast-food sector.
Research
Fast-food expansion masks 1% visit drop
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Northern Ireland led regional outlet growth for the sector in 2025.
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