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Caffè Nero serves tennis-themed Matcha at Wimbledon Station pop-up
Caffè Nero serves tennis-themed Matcha at Wimbledon Station pop-up
Two limited-edition drinks are introduced as part of the activation.
1 hour ago
Dubai fast-food chain Chicking opens Hamilton outlet
Dubai fast-food chain Chicking opens Hamilton outlet
To mark the opening, the Royal Crunchy Chicken Burger will be sold for £1.
2 hours ago
KFC opens 60th Scottish outlet with first Airdrie restaurant
KFC opens 60th Scottish outlet with first Airdrie restaurant
Around 65 jobs have been created across team, leadership, and management roles.
3 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Jersey Mike's files for IPO; McDonald's first chocolate McGriddles; Jollibee launches chicken nuggets in the US
Weekly Global Wrap: Jersey Mike's files for IPO; McDonald's first chocolate McGriddles; Jollibee launches chicken nuggets in the US
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
4 hours ago
Pizza Hut UK offers £5 pizza to diners in Hawaiian shirts
Pizza Hut UK offers £5 pizza to diners in Hawaiian shirts
The offer is available for dine-in only at participating restaurants.
3 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee lands at Derby's Derbion Shopping Centre
Black Sheep Coffee lands at Derby's Derbion Shopping Centre
The outlet forms part of the company's focus on student markets and Gen Z.
3 days ago
Greggs CFO Richard Hutton retires
Greggs CFO Richard Hutton retires
He will continue in the role until the end of the year.
3 days ago
McDonald’s UK sets £2.99 Happy Meal deal for summer holidays
McDonald’s UK sets £2.99 Happy Meal deal for summer holidays
The promotion runs from 25 June to 1 September.
4 days ago
Costa Coffee trials protein coffees in summer menu update
Costa Coffee trials protein coffees in summer menu update
High-protein lattes will be tested in select stores.
5 days ago
Honi Poke announces UK franchise expansion
Honi Poke announces UK franchise expansion
The brand has appointed Seeds Consulting as its advisor.
5 days ago
Bars and pubs see 11.7% jump during Britain’s heatwave
Bars and pubs see 11.7% jump during Britain’s heatwave
Bars, pubs, and restaurants saw their busiest day on 23 June.
6 days ago
Go Greek Yogurt lands on South Molton Street for UK debut
Go Greek Yogurt lands on South Molton Street for UK debut
The first 100 customers on 11–12 July will receive a free frozen yoghurt bowl.
6 days ago
Darjeeling Express swaps Kingly Court for Rupert Street in major Soho move
Darjeeling Express swaps Kingly Court for Rupert Street in major Soho move
This move increases the restaurant’s capacity to over 150 covers.
6 days ago
PAUL launches Bastille Day giveaway with free baguettes and drinks
PAUL launches Bastille Day giveaway with free baguettes and drinks
From 3 pm until close, PAUL will give away 1,000 baguettes across five London outlets.
6 days ago
Pizza Hut UK reopens flagship Marble Arch restaurant
Pizza Hut UK reopens flagship Marble Arch restaurant
To mark the reopening, the chain has launched a #HutMemory social media campaign.
6 days ago
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Why chicken is becoming the growth engine of UK fast-food
The UK has 2,100 chained chicken restaurants.
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Chicken takes lead as the UK fast food’s biggest growth engine
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The segment delivered overall traffic growth of around 6.2%.
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Chaiiwala tests compact format to widen reach
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The food chain is also targeting drive-thrus and travel hubs.
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South West leads UK foodservice growth as regional divide widens
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It is far ahead of Greater London and the South East, whilst other UK regions declined.
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Chicken and ethnic concepts lead footfall growth
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Burger traffic declined by 2.6%, coffee fell by 2.2%.
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IRO Sushi bets on health-conscious dining as UK fast casual moves away from fried food
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IRO Sushi's director of operations sees this as a long-term opportunity for the brand.
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Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
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Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
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QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
