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Gong cha reshuffles marketing and regional leadership
Gong cha reshuffles marketing and regional leadership
New appointments aim to strengthen management and support regional growth.
4 hours ago
Eggslut cracks Manchester with Valentine’s Day opening
Eggslut cracks Manchester with Valentine’s Day opening
To mark the opening, a Manchester-only promotion will run until the end of February.
6 hours ago
Chopstix enters France with first restaurant opening in Paris
Chopstix enters France with first restaurant opening in Paris
The chain aims to open 50 restaurants in France within three years.
6 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Papa Johns introduces pan pizza; Fatburger parent files for bankruptcy; Tim Hortons dismisses South Korea exit rumours
Weekly Global Wrap: Papa Johns introduces pan pizza; Fatburger parent files for bankruptcy; Tim Hortons dismisses South Korea exit rumours
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
10 hours ago
Costa Coffee unveils revamped Dunfermline East Port outlet
Costa Coffee unveils revamped Dunfermline East Port outlet
It has been redesigned with new interiors, furnishings, and layout.
3 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee bags Yorkshire development deal
Black Sheep Coffee bags Yorkshire development deal
The expansion will be led by current franchise partners.
3 days ago
YO! launches Valentine’s menu alongside Sushi School sessions
YO! launches Valentine’s menu alongside Sushi School sessions
The Valentine’s menu will be available from 10 to 15 February.
4 days ago
Restructuring wipes 34% of Prezzo Italia estate to save margins
Restructuring wipes 34% of Prezzo Italia estate to save margins
The group is prioritising a simplified menu and forty site refurbishments to combat a gross profit margin that dipped below 40%.
4 days ago
Chipotle’s Chicken al Pastor is back in the UK
Chipotle’s Chicken al Pastor is back in the UK
The dish is now available in a high-protein cup for the first time.
4 days ago
McDonald’s brings Tikka Chicken Wrap to UK menus
McDonald’s brings Tikka Chicken Wrap to UK menus
The wrap joins the Wrap of the Day deal on Wednesdays and Saturdays at £2.49.
4 days ago
Pret lines up new Heathrow T5 arrivals shop
Pret lines up new Heathrow T5 arrivals shop
The new site will operate a 24-hour kitchen and trial handheld payment devices.
4 days ago
London Jerk entry puts Sides ahead at fried chicken contest
London Jerk entry puts Sides ahead at fried chicken contest
The platter combined a burger, tenders, wings, and slaw with London Jerk spice and buttermilk ranch.
5 days ago
Chinese takeaways spike over Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Chinese takeaways spike over Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Orders are set to rise further ahead of the Chinese New Year.
5 days ago
Voice concierge debuts in UK amid 2026 global rollout
Voice concierge debuts in UK amid 2026 global rollout
The UK market serves as the primary launchpad before the international debut.
5 days ago
Richard Pigott takes helm at Boparan Restaurant Group
Richard Pigott takes helm at Boparan Restaurant Group
The former CEO stepped down after a six-year tenure.
5 days ago
Exclusives
Research
Expansion-led growth triggers slump in existing store visits
Total sector footfall rose by nearly 1% but was fueled entirely by an aggressive 2% increase in new locations.
5 days ago
UK QSR chains shift focus to value as costs rise
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Expansion in 2026 is continuing, but more cautiously.
Legal
TGI Fridays’ relaunch falters amidst casual dining slump
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Falling footfall, rising costs, and a delayed revamp hurt the brand.
Research
Price spread between fast-food and coffee chains exceeds 100%
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Core items such as cappuccino and latte prices rose by about 9%, whilst speciality drinks have surged even more sharply.
Research
Afternoons now drives coffee traffic
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Mid-afternoon to early evenings have become the fastest-growing daypart for coffee shops and bakeries.
Executive insights
Subway expands digital strategy with UK gift card launch
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The gift cards complement existing digital touch points like kiosks and mobile ordering.
Research
London leads UK’s coffee and bakery boom
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In the UK, there are an average of 1.75 outlets for every 10,000 people.
Event News
Various brand leaders from the QSR industry in the region are in attendance.
