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Hotville plans rapid UK rollout after record sales
Hotville plans rapid UK rollout after record sales
Franchise support, training, and marketing are offered as the brand doubles down on growth.
4 hours ago
Cornish Bakery to open six sites as it debuts RISE concept
Cornish Bakery to open six sites as it debuts RISE concept
The company says each site will have a custom design linked to its setting.
4 hours ago
Domino’s goes big on chicken with CHICK ‘N’ DIP launch
Domino’s goes big on chicken with CHICK ‘N’ DIP launch
The menu features tenders, wings, and boneless bites, each served with nine dips.
1 day ago
New melt and frosty arrive at Wendy’s UK nationwide
New melt and frosty arrive at Wendy’s UK nationwide
The new items are available for a limited time from 10 February.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launch McNugget caviar kits; Pizza hut shutters restaurants; Luckin takes on Starbucks
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launch McNugget caviar kits; Pizza hut shutters restaurants; Luckin takes on Starbucks
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
Starbucks UK opens 40 new apprenticeships
Starbucks UK opens 40 new apprenticeships
The move comes as young people face a tighter jobs market and rethink university.
4 days ago
QSRP promotes COO Kevin Derycke to CEO
QSRP promotes COO Kevin Derycke to CEO
He will assume the role following Alessandro Preda's departure on 31 March.
4 days ago
Tampopo serves up Lunar New Year dishes with a side of luck
Tampopo serves up Lunar New Year dishes with a side of luck
Singapore chilli soft-shell crab sits at the core of the menu.
4 days ago
Fast-food rises as restaurant visits drop 6.8% in 2025
Fast-food rises as restaurant visits drop 6.8% in 2025
Expansion of outlets drove fast-food growth.
5 days ago
Creams Cafe unveils limited-time Easter treats
Creams Cafe unveils limited-time Easter treats
The menu features three seasonal desserts.
5 days ago
FRIENDS-themed meal and merch arrive at McDonald's UK
FRIENDS-themed meal and merch arrive at McDonald's UK
The chain has also launched new Pizza Mozzarella Dippers.
6 days ago
Popeyes UK serves up its new Kickback Collection
Popeyes UK serves up its new Kickback Collection
Leading the menu line-up is the Kickback Sandwich.
6 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Auntie Anne's joins Coffee Club; Chipotle unveils protein menu; Jollibee launches nuggest
Social Media Wrap: Auntie Anne's joins Coffee Club; Chipotle unveils protein menu; Jollibee launches nuggest
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
6 days ago
IRO Sushi expands lunch offer with first sando launch
IRO Sushi expands lunch offer with first sando launch
The launch taps into a UK trend toward grab-and-go, protein-rich lunches.
SushiDog arrives in Birmingham with Bullring opening
SushiDog arrives in Birmingham with Bullring opening
The new outlet seats up to 25 people.
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Research
Fast-food expansion masks 1% visit drop
Northern Ireland led regional outlet growth for the sector in 2025.
Research
Expansion-led growth triggers slump in existing store visits
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Total sector footfall rose by nearly 1% but was fueled entirely by an aggressive 2% increase in new locations.
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
![TGI Fridays’ relaunch falters amidst casual dining slump]()
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.
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Various brand leaders from the QSR industry in the region are in attendance.
