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Wendy’s UK drops limited ‘Biggie Sharer Boxes’
Wendy’s UK drops limited ‘Biggie Sharer Boxes’
It includes a “9x mix and match” burger box and a larger set with 20 chicken tenders, fries, and dips.
3 hours ago
Shake Shack UK logs 35 tonnes of regenerative flour use
Shake Shack UK logs 35 tonnes of regenerative flour use
The chain is amongst the first UK casual dining brands to adopt the ingredient at scale.
4 hours ago
SIDES opens first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow
SIDES opens first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow
Further sites are planned in Livingston and Edinburgh, with additional UK openings in Cardiff and Liverpool.
4 hours ago
FPG Foods doubles KFC UK&I footprint with acquisition of 17 restaurants
FPG Foods doubles KFC UK&I footprint with acquisition of 17 restaurants
The company said it aims to expand to 50 outlets by 2030.
4 hours ago
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress Dough Balls football look; Ole & Steen unveils Iced Blueberry Matcha; Joe & The Juice’s 24th anniversary
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress Dough Balls football look; Ole & Steen unveils Iced Blueberry Matcha; Joe & The Juice’s 24th anniversary
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
Popeyes partners with Applegreen for Ireland expansion
Popeyes partners with Applegreen for Ireland expansion
The brand plans to open several restaurants in travel locations.
4 days ago
Zizzi rolls out World Cup deal offering Italians free main course
Zizzi rolls out World Cup deal offering Italians free main course
Customers who are not Italian can receive a 30% discount on food items.
5 days ago
Creams Cafe lands US franchise deal, sets sights on Arizona expansion
Creams Cafe lands US franchise deal, sets sights on Arizona expansion
The first outlet is scheduled to open in Scottsdale in early 2027.
5 days ago
Pret A Manger sales up 8% as new menu, shop openings gain pace
Pret A Manger sales up 8% as new menu, shop openings gain pace
Globally, system sales rose 7%.
6 days ago
Chipotle UK serves up BOGO deal for football-shirt-wearing fans
Chipotle UK serves up BOGO deal for football-shirt-wearing fans
The promotion is capped at five free entrées per transaction.
6 days ago
New all-day café Jamaica Blue joins Queensgate dining line-up
New all-day café Jamaica Blue joins Queensgate dining line-up
An Umami buffet restaurant is also scheduled to open later this year.
6 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee brews up Lakeside flagship
Black Sheep Coffee brews up Lakeside flagship
Franchise partner JAGH Group Limited operates the new outlet.
6 days ago
Uber Eats taps Gordon Ramsay to tell football fans to stop cooking
Uber Eats taps Gordon Ramsay to tell football fans to stop cooking
The campaign sees Ramsay going door to door to urge them to order instead.
6 days ago
Creams Cafe partners with Tango for new sorbet and drinks summer menu
Creams Cafe partners with Tango for new sorbet and drinks summer menu
The collaboration launched two exclusive menu items.
6 days ago
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Chaiiwala tests compact format to widen reach
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
![IRO Sushi bets on health-conscious dining as UK fast casual moves away from fried food]()
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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UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
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Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
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Selective consumers force a reset in QSR strategy says Urban Barista CEO
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Operators are being pushed to simplify menus, improve efficiency, and sharpen brand identity.
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The food chain is also targeting drive-thrus and travel hubs.
