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Greggs profit fall 20.3% as heat dents footfall
Greggs profit fall 20.3% as heat dents footfall
The group expects employment cost inflation to be the biggest driver for 2026.
12 hours ago
Black Sheep Coffee unveils Cherry Blossom and Pandan drinks
Black Sheep Coffee unveils Cherry Blossom and Pandan drinks
The limited-time menu also includes a cherry blossom & vanilla Red Bull infusion.
16 hours ago
PizzaExpress takes ‘Marry Me Chicken’ pizza to supermarket shelves
PizzaExpress takes ‘Marry Me Chicken’ pizza to supermarket shelves
The product will be available at Sainsbury’s from 15 April.
17 hours ago
Sandwich Sandwich opens first pop-up at Paddington Station
Sandwich Sandwich opens first pop-up at Paddington Station
The new outlet will run for six months.
17 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: In-&-Out to still stay away from digital ordering; McDonald's CEO reacts to viral Big Arch burger video; US fast food chains with the best value burgers
Weekly Global Wrap: In-&-Out to still stay away from digital ordering; McDonald's CEO reacts to viral Big Arch burger video; US fast food chains with the best value burgers
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
18 hours ago
German Doner Kebab appoints former Chipotle exec as its new chairman
German Doner Kebab appoints former Chipotle exec as its new chairman
He was also previously the managing director of Costa Coffee.
5 days ago
Chipotle opens first UK food court at Westfield Stratford
Chipotle opens first UK food court at Westfield Stratford
The site is expected to add 30 jobs locally.
5 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee expands Kent footprint with 14-site plan
Black Sheep Coffee expands Kent footprint with 14-site plan
The rollout will be led by franchise partner Shehryar Khurshid.
5 days ago
Shrimp & Co opens in Brixton amidst ongoing UK rollout
Shrimp & Co opens in Brixton amidst ongoing UK rollout
The opening marks the brand’s next stage of expansion.
5 days ago
Popeyes rolls out expanded breakfast menu nationwide
Popeyes rolls out expanded breakfast menu nationwide
Breakfast serving time will also be extended.
6 days ago
Top UK QSR leaders to convene at the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2026
Top UK QSR leaders to convene at the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2026
Founders, senior leaders, and industry experts are expected to attend this one-day conference.
6 days ago
Four weeks left to nominate at the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2026
Four weeks left to nominate at the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2026
The awards will take place on the same day of UK's biggest fast-food conference.
6 days ago
Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken launches £3.2m funding raise to fuel expansion
Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken launches £3.2m funding raise to fuel expansion
The brand received early backing from British hip hop duo Krept & Konan.
6 days ago
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress School Holiday Heroes return; Shake Shack partners with Chef Neil Rankin for new burger launch; Greggs launches breakfast wrap
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress School Holiday Heroes return; Shake Shack partners with Chef Neil Rankin for new burger launch; Greggs launches breakfast wrap
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
6 days ago
Shake Shack announces tech overhaul to scale AI and digital capabilities
Shake Shack announces tech overhaul to scale AI and digital capabilities
This also includes the launch of the brand’s first loyalty programme.
Exclusives
Franchising
Papa Johns franchisee pivots to AI to combat labour stress
Cost pressures accelerated digital maturity to strengthen UK business resilience.
Research
Nearly 1 in 2 fast food chains in the UK are American
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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.
Event News
Founders, senior leaders, and industry experts are expected to attend this one-day conference.
