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Costa Coffee unveils revamped Dunfermline East Port outlet
Costa Coffee unveils revamped Dunfermline East Port outlet
It has been redesigned with new interiors, furnishings, and layout.
3 hours ago
Black Sheep Coffee bags Yorkshire development deal
Black Sheep Coffee bags Yorkshire development deal
The expansion will be led by current franchise partners.
3 hours ago
YO! launches Valentine’s menu alongside Sushi School sessions
YO! launches Valentine’s menu alongside Sushi School sessions
The Valentine’s menu will be available from 10 to 15 February.
1 day ago
Restructuring wipes 34% of Prezzo Italia estate to save margins
Restructuring wipes 34% of Prezzo Italia estate to save margins
The group is prioritising a simplified menu and forty site refurbishments to combat a gross profit margin that dipped below 40%.
1 day ago
Chipotle’s Chicken al Pastor is back in the UK
Chipotle’s Chicken al Pastor is back in the UK
The dish is now available in a high-protein cup for the first time.
1 day ago
McDonald’s brings Tikka Chicken Wrap to UK menus
McDonald’s brings Tikka Chicken Wrap to UK menus
The wrap joins the Wrap of the Day deal on Wednesdays and Saturdays at £2.49.
1 day ago
Pret lines up new Heathrow T5 arrivals shop
Pret lines up new Heathrow T5 arrivals shop
The new site will operate a 24-hour kitchen and trial handheld payment devices.
1 day ago
London Jerk entry puts Sides ahead at fried chicken contest
London Jerk entry puts Sides ahead at fried chicken contest
The platter combined a burger, tenders, wings, and slaw with London Jerk spice and buttermilk ranch.
2 days ago
Chinese takeaways spike over Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Chinese takeaways spike over Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Orders are set to rise further ahead of the Chinese New Year.
2 days ago
Voice concierge debuts in UK amid 2026 global rollout
Voice concierge debuts in UK amid 2026 global rollout
The UK market serves as the primary launchpad before the international debut.
2 days ago
Richard Pigott takes helm at Boparan Restaurant Group
Richard Pigott takes helm at Boparan Restaurant Group
The former CEO stepped down after a six-year tenure.
2 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Sandwich Sandwich offers free meals; Popeyes open five restaurants in Manchester; PizzaExpress £1 mains ending soon
Social Media Wrap: Sandwich Sandwich offers free meals; Popeyes open five restaurants in Manchester; PizzaExpress £1 mains ending soon
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
Heavenly Desserts offers £22 dine-for-two Valentine’s deal
Heavenly Desserts offers £22 dine-for-two Valentine’s deal
The promotion includes one drink and either a dessert or brunch main per person.
3 days ago
KFC UK&I rolls out Kwench drinks nationwide
KFC UK&I rolls out Kwench drinks nationwide
The rollout is supported by a £38m investment from KFC and its franchise partners.
3 days ago
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Research
Expansion-led growth triggers slump in existing store visits
Total sector footfall rose by nearly 1% but was fueled entirely by an aggressive 2% increase in new locations.
2 days ago
UK QSR chains shift focus to value as costs rise
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Expansion in 2026 is continuing, but more cautiously.
Legal
TGI Fridays’ relaunch falters amidst casual dining slump
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Falling footfall, rising costs, and a delayed revamp hurt the brand.
Research
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.
Research
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.
Executive insights
Subway expands digital strategy with UK gift card launch
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The gift cards complement existing digital touch points like kiosks and mobile ordering.
Research
London leads UK’s coffee and bakery boom
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In the UK, there are an average of 1.75 outlets for every 10,000 people.
Event News
Various brand leaders from the QSR industry in the region are in attendance.
