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German Doner Kebab appoints former Chipotle exec as its new chairman
German Doner Kebab appoints former Chipotle exec as its new chairman
He was also previously the managing director of Costa Coffee.
12 hours ago
Chipotle opens first UK food court at Westfield Stratford
Chipotle opens first UK food court at Westfield Stratford
The site is expected to add 30 jobs locally.
13 hours ago
Black Sheep Coffee expands Kent footprint with 14-site plan
Black Sheep Coffee expands Kent footprint with 14-site plan
The rollout will be led by franchise partner Shehryar Khurshid.
19 hours ago
Shrimp & Co opens in Brixton amidst ongoing UK rollout
Shrimp & Co opens in Brixton amidst ongoing UK rollout
The opening marks the brand’s next stage of expansion.
19 hours ago
Popeyes rolls out expanded breakfast menu nationwide
Popeyes rolls out expanded breakfast menu nationwide
Breakfast serving time will also be extended.
1 day ago
Top UK QSR leaders to convene at the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2026
Top UK QSR leaders to convene at the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2026
Founders, senior leaders, and industry experts are expected to attend this one-day conference.
1 day ago
Four weeks left to nominate at the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2026
Four weeks left to nominate at the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2026
The awards will take place on the same day of UK's biggest fast-food conference.
1 day ago
Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken launches £3.2m funding raise to fuel expansion
Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken launches £3.2m funding raise to fuel expansion
The brand received early backing from British hip hop duo Krept & Konan.
1 day ago
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress School Holiday Heroes return; Shake Shack partners with Chef Neil Rankin for new burger launch; Greggs launches breakfast wrap
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress School Holiday Heroes return; Shake Shack partners with Chef Neil Rankin for new burger launch; Greggs launches breakfast wrap
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
1 day ago
Shake Shack announces tech overhaul to scale AI and digital capabilities
Shake Shack announces tech overhaul to scale AI and digital capabilities
This also includes the launch of the brand’s first loyalty programme.
2 days ago
LEON rehires Nick Scovell to lead operations and franchise growth
LEON rehires Nick Scovell to lead operations and franchise growth
Returning team members signal a push for consistent, sustainable growth.
2 days ago
Boss Pizza opens new Derby branch
Popeyes lands on Tottenham Court Road
Popeyes lands on Tottenham Court Road
The new opening is expected to bring 112 jobs to the area.
2 days ago
Délifrance unveils hot sandwich range for all-day trade
Délifrance unveils hot sandwich range for all-day trade
The line-up is designed for hotels, bakery-to-go, QSRs, and coffee shops.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launches pro gamer menu; Chick-fil-a offers free ice cream to put phones away; Dairy Queen brings back 99 cents Blizzard
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launches pro gamer menu; Chick-fil-a offers free ice cream to put phones away; Dairy Queen brings back 99 cents Blizzard
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Highlights
Exclusives
Franchising
Papa Johns franchisee pivots to AI to combat labour stress
Cost pressures accelerated digital maturity to strengthen UK business resilience.
Research
Nearly 1 in 2 fast food chains in the UK are American
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American QSRs account for 44% of all restaurant visits.
Research
QSR expansion is driving down customer visits
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Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.
Executive insights
Dirt Coffee eyes 100 sites on low-investment strategy
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The former Triple Two Coffee founder is leading the brand's growth.
Research
QSR prices outpace retail despite low F&B inflation
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Disparity reflects cost pressures faced by the hospitality trade.
New concepts
Low‑capital sites fuels rapid growth for some UK restaurants
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YouMeSushi is banking on a low‑setup‑cost model to spur growth.
Research
Why chicken leads the UK QSR market
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Visits to chicken restaurants increased significantly, compared to the wider fast-food sector.
Event News
Founders, senior leaders, and industry experts are expected to attend this one-day conference.
