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What’s threatening the hospitality industry's revival?
There were 11 closures per week during September.
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Social Media Wrap: Sandwich Sandwich heads to UAE; Caffe Nero names international barista competition winner; PAUL adds overnight oats to bruch
Social Media Wrap: Sandwich Sandwich heads to UAE; Caffe Nero names international barista competition winner; PAUL adds overnight oats to bruch
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
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Black Sheep Coffee to open new Ann Street outlet in Belfast
Black Sheep Coffee to open new Ann Street outlet in Belfast
This marks the chain’s second Belfast branch in eight months.
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Tampopo offers ‘Kids Eat Free’ for this half term
Tampopo offers ‘Kids Eat Free’ for this half term
It applies to children aged 12 and under, though drinks and desserts are not included.
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McDonald’s UK&I finds Gen Z driving change in food language
McDonald’s UK&I finds Gen Z driving change in food language
Family remains the biggest influence on Gen Z’s food vocabulary.
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Hospitality insolvencies drop by 19% to 265 in August 2025
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 19% to 265 in August 2025
Insolvencies were also down slightly from 271 a year earlier.
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HOP Vietnamese returns to expansion
HOP Vietnamese returns to expansion
The chain also plans to open four more UK sites by 2026.
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Auntie Anne’s brings back the Cheesy Mini Dogs
Auntie Anne’s brings back the Cheesy Mini Dogs
It will only be available until 7 December.
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Sides announces menu overhaul
Sides announces menu overhaul
The revamp comes as Sides plans to double its UK presence and expand overseas.
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SushiDog to open first Midlands restaurant in Birmingham’s Bullring
SushiDog to open first Midlands restaurant in Birmingham’s Bullring
The new kiosk-style site will include a space for about 25 diners.
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Luxury bakery brand Donutelier returns to the expansion trail
Luxury bakery brand Donutelier returns to the expansion trail
The brand will have four locations by the end of 2025.
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Just Eat tenders 16.3 million more shares amidst delisting
Just Eat tenders 16.3 million more shares amidst delisting
JET will trade for the last time on 14 November before delisting on 17 November.
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Scottish Bakers raises over £7,000 for MS Society
Scottish Bakers raises over £7,000 for MS Society
The funds will support MS research and care in the UK.
6 days ago
Donutelier expands London presence with two new sites
Donutelier expands London presence with two new sites
The new sites are located on the Strand and Oxford Street.
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Research
UK foodservice faces sharp price increases in 2025
Chicken chains have increased prices the most.
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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.
Commentary
How restaurants can own more customer relationships