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Bunsik accelerates franchise growth with two new UK launches
Bunsik accelerates franchise growth with two new UK launches
This brings the chain's total UK sites to 12.
14 hours ago
Chopstix locks in 15-year deal for flagship Glasgow site
Chopstix locks in 15-year deal for flagship Glasgow site
It is located at 203 Argyle Street, an area known as “Four Corners.”
15 hours ago
Black Sheep Coffee expands London growth with new Borough deals
Black Sheep Coffee expands London growth with new Borough deals
Future openings are expected to focus on high-footfall areas.
15 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Plans to take Papa Johns private underway; Starbucks announces more layoffs; Jollibee attracts 50-restaurant deal
Weekly Global Wrap: Plans to take Papa Johns private underway; Starbucks announces more layoffs; Jollibee attracts 50-restaurant deal
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
16 hours ago
Creams Café expands beyond desserts with new smoothie, mocktail range
Creams Café expands beyond desserts with new smoothie, mocktail range
The launch is in partnership with Mockingbird Raw Press.
3 days ago
ASK Italian overhauls menu with seasonal sharing dishes
ASK Italian overhauls menu with seasonal sharing dishes
The spring menu is available in all ASK Italian restaurants now.
3 days ago
Seattle’s Best Coffee opens campus café at University of Birmingham
Seattle’s Best Coffee opens campus café at University of Birmingham
The outlet is part of the company’s expansion into higher education settings.
3 days ago
Banana Tree brings full menu nationwide via Uber Eats
Banana Tree brings full menu nationwide via Uber Eats
The service is now live in all of the chain’s UK restaurants.
3 days ago
Papa Johns expands in Northern Ireland with Belfast opening
Papa Johns expands in Northern Ireland with Belfast opening
To mark the launch, the store will sell any large pizza for £10 for a limited time.
3 days ago
HOP Vietnamese to open new Tottenham Court Road site
HOP Vietnamese to open new Tottenham Court Road site
The 2,500 sq ft site will seat around 60 people.
3 days ago
Zizzi offers free kids’ meals over May half-term across England and Wales
Zizzi offers free kids’ meals over May half-term across England and Wales
The offer gives children a free three-course meal from the Bambini menu.
3 days ago
Greggs sales hit £800m after 7.5% rise in first 19 weeks
Greggs sales hit £800m after 7.5% rise in first 19 weeks
The company said expanding franchise and grocery partnerships boosted sales.
4 days ago
Caprinos founders launch new chicken QSR chain Zinglet
Caprinos founders launch new chicken QSR chain Zinglet
Zinglet plans to open at least 15 locations over the next year.
4 days ago
Costa Coffee expands into UK cinemas with major Cineworld deal
Costa Coffee expands into UK cinemas with major Cineworld deal
The agreement spans 10 years, with rollout planned throughout the year.
4 days ago
Papa Johns trials drone delivery in the US
Papa Johns trials drone delivery in the US
The brand plans to integrate this into the Papa Johns app.
6 days ago
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UK restaurant chains rethink menus as weight-loss drugs reshape demand
Operators cut portions and test alternative store formats amidst cost pressure.
6 days ago
Research
Hot drinks lead steepest price increase in fast food
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The pricing gap between food and beverage has closed in February.
Research
Restaurant inflation outpaces retail as operators rethink pricing
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Rising labour and food costs force operators to adopt more targeted pricing strategies.
Executive insights
Chipotle sharpens its edge as UK QSR pressures rise
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The brand builds value through its core strengths, led by a customisable menu.
Executive insights
Smacks pursues dual funding to speed UK expansion
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Rap duo Krept and Konan back the round and join as creative directors.
Executive insights
QSRs are shifting toward 'smarter' value-led strategies as price sensitivity heightens
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The future winners will not simply be the cheapest or the biggest expanders.
Executive insights
B Bagel highlights delivery as core channel reshaping operations
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Building tighter operational systems and training ensures delivery quality mirrors in-store execution.
Event News
COO Richard Benton believes that simplicity and differentiation are now the only path to franchise growth.
