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McDonald’s UK teases new collectable CARDS and meal tie-ins
McDonald’s UK teases new collectable CARDS and meal tie-ins
From 17 March, selected medium or large CARDS meals come with four collectable cards.
7 hours ago
Popeyes UK leads Europe’s fastest-growing F&B brands
Popeyes UK leads Europe’s fastest-growing F&B brands
The ranking reflects the chain’s rapid expansion since launching in the UK in November 2021.
10 hours ago
Sides names Nick Evans as Head of New Business Development
Sides names Nick Evans as Head of New Business Development
He will lead UK and international expansion, focusing on new sites and commercial partnerships.
10 hours ago
Social Media Wrap: Gong cha serves tea-infused soups; Slim Chickens protein deal; Shake Shack launches new lemonade flavour
Social Media Wrap: Gong cha serves tea-infused soups; Slim Chickens protein deal; Shake Shack launches new lemonade flavour
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
1 day ago
Côte Brasserie marks National Butcher’s Week with new beef burger
Côte Brasserie marks National Butcher’s Week with new beef burger
The limited-edition burger combines the chain’s beef bourguignon with its hand-pressed patty.
1 day ago
Fulham Shore owners mulls restaurant closure amidst sales lag
Fulham Shore owners mulls restaurant closure amidst sales lag
The operator said the UK is experiencing a ‘sluggish restaurant market’.
1 day ago
Burger King tests AI-headset voice assistant in US stores
Burger King tests AI-headset voice assistant in US stores
It’s designed to help with on-the-ground services and back-of-house operations.
1 day ago
Popeyes expands to Ireland
Popeyes expands to Ireland
The chain’s UK operator said it has secured a pipeline of restaurant openings in the country.
2 days ago
Boss Pizza expands to Merseyside with three new sites
Boss Pizza expands to Merseyside with three new sites
The expansion is set to begin in April, creating a total of 45 jobs.
2 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee set to open 10 new Central London outlets
Black Sheep Coffee set to open 10 new Central London outlets
New franchise partners will lead the expansion.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King makes switches to Whopper; McDonald's opens biggest restaurant; Starbucks Philippines releases new limited edition bakes
Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King makes switches to Whopper; McDonald's opens biggest restaurant; Starbucks Philippines releases new limited edition bakes
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Just Eat trials self-driving robot deliveries in Sunderland
Just Eat trials self-driving robot deliveries in Sunderland
The pilot will start with 12 restaurants on the Just Eat platform.
5 days ago
Côte Brasserie serves exclusive Mother’s Day menus and at-home boxes
Côte Brasserie serves exclusive Mother’s Day menus and at-home boxes
Restaurants will also provide complimentary Mother’s Day cards for diners.
5 days ago
PAUL celebrates Mother’s Day with new Macaron Fraisier Cake
PAUL celebrates Mother’s Day with new Macaron Fraisier Cake
Priced at £56, the cake serves six to eight people.
5 days ago
PizzaExpress unveils delivery-only Mac & Wings concept
PizzaExpress unveils delivery-only Mac & Wings concept
It will be available nationwide from 3 March via Deliveroo.
5 days ago
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QSR expansion is driving down customer visits
Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.
6 hours ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
Research
Fast-food expansion masks 1% visit drop
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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.
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Various brand leaders from the QSR industry in the region are in attendance.
