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Black Sheep Coffee plots 20-store US expansion
Black Sheep Coffee plots 20-store US expansion
The brand plans to open them in the next five years.
3 hours ago
Caffè Nero's pre-tax loss widens to £41.3m in FY2025
Caffè Nero's pre-tax loss widens to £41.3m in FY2025
The decline was driven by £8.5m higher finance costs and a larger non-cash IFRS 16 charge.
7 hours ago
Bill’s bets big on Stratford with largest UK site in a decade
Bill’s bets big on Stratford with largest UK site in a decade
The opening comes as the business hits strong growth.
7 hours ago
Prezzo Italian lets kids dine free year-round with new subscription
Prezzo Italian lets kids dine free year-round with new subscription
The new subscription can be accessed through the Club Prezzo Italian app.
8 hours ago
SushiDog partners with Birmingham chef Dan Lee for new sushi roll
SushiDog partners with Birmingham chef Dan Lee for new sushi roll
The menu item is available from 23 February for one month at its Bullring site.
9 hours ago
Sides sets 15-outlet expansion for 2026
Sides sets 15-outlet expansion for 2026
New sites are planned in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Livingston, Liverpool, and Cardiff.
9 hours ago
Domino’s extends charity pact to 2031 as £9m milestone hit
Domino’s extends charity pact to 2031 as £9m milestone hit
The fast food giant plans to raise an additional £4m over the next five years.
2 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Slim Chickens expands to the Middle East; Wendy's opens wedding catering contest; Shake Shack launches Ramadan promotion
Social Media Wrap: Slim Chickens expands to the Middle East; Wendy's opens wedding catering contest; Shake Shack launches Ramadan promotion
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Domino’s raises £9m for Teenage Cancer Trust
Domino’s raises £9m for Teenage Cancer Trust
The chain aims to raise another £4m over the next five years.
5 days ago
McDonald’s UK&I reports 8.5% Q4 2025 comparable sales growth
McDonald’s UK&I reports 8.5% Q4 2025 comparable sales growth
The company said Black Friday was its best on record.
5 days ago
Creams Café introduces new Froffle Toast menu range
Creams Café introduces new Froffle Toast menu range
Sweet options come with warm custard, whilst savoury versions use Creams’ signature sauce.
6 days ago
KFC UK&I expands British chicken sourcing to include wings
KFC UK&I expands British chicken sourcing to include wings
It will add £10m to its British chicken spend, reaching nearly £100m.
Mama Li expands in London with Wood Wharf roast meat spot
Mama Li expands in London with Wood Wharf roast meat spot
The new branch includes a larger dine-in area alongside a takeaway-focused layout.
Social Media Wrap: Costa Coffee named UK's favourite coffee shop; Domino's unveils new dips; Krispy Kreme brings back Strawberry Gloss for Valentine's
Social Media Wrap: Costa Coffee named UK's favourite coffee shop; Domino's unveils new dips; Krispy Kreme brings back Strawberry Gloss for Valentine's
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
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Why chicken leads the UK QSR market
Visits to chicken restaurants increased significantly, compared to the wider fast-food sector.
4 hours ago
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Fast-food expansion masks 1% visit drop
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Northern Ireland led regional outlet growth for the sector in 2025.
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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.
UK QSR chains shift focus to value as costs rise
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Expansion in 2026 is continuing, but more cautiously.
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TGI Fridays’ relaunch falters amidst casual dining slump
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Falling footfall, rising costs, and a delayed revamp hurt the brand.
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Price spread between fast-food and coffee chains exceeds 100%
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Core items such as cappuccino and latte prices rose by about 9%, whilst speciality drinks have surged even more sharply.
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Afternoons now drives coffee traffic
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Mid-afternoon to early evenings have become the fastest-growing daypart for coffee shops and bakeries.
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Various brand leaders from the QSR industry in the region are in attendance.
