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What’s threatening the hospitality industry's revival?
There were 11 closures per week during September.
6 days ago
Chipotle’s ‘Boorito’ returns this Halloween
Chipotle’s ‘Boorito’ returns this Halloween
On 31 October from 3 p.m., main dishes will cost £6 at participating locations.
10 hours ago
Subway rolls out gift cards in the UK
Subway rolls out gift cards in the UK
The move is part of Subway’s wider digital expansion in EMEA.
10 hours ago
Mowgli Street Food launches special Christmas menu
Mowgli Street Food launches special Christmas menu
Private dining rooms are also available for festive group bookings.
11 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opens in Maldives; Pizza Hut Australia names new creative agency; McDonald's debut in F1
Weekly Global Wrap: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opens in Maldives; Pizza Hut Australia names new creative agency; McDonald's debut in F1
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
12 hours ago
Hospitality sales flat in September as pubs outpace restaurants and bars
Hospitality sales flat in September as pubs outpace restaurants and bars
Pub sales were up 1.9%, whilst restaurant sales slipped 0.7%.
3 days ago
OAKBERRY to bring new matcha base in the UK and Ireland
OAKBERRY to bring new matcha base in the UK and Ireland
It is currently piloting the matcha base in ten US stores.
3 days ago
Sticks’n’Sushi expands North with new Manchester restaurant
Sticks’n’Sushi expands North with new Manchester restaurant
This marks the group’s 17th site in the UK.
3 days ago
McDonald’s UK&I unveils new ‘world’ menu
McDonald’s UK&I unveils new ‘world’ menu
The new range is available for a limited time, starting 22 October.
3 days ago
McDonald’s partners with Care Bears for Halloween
McDonald’s partners with Care Bears for Halloween
The Halloween-themed Happy Meal features nine limited-edition plush toys and an exclusive storybook.
3 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Sandwich Sandwich heads to UAE; Caffe Nero names international barista competition winner; PAUL adds overnight oats to bruch
Social Media Wrap: Sandwich Sandwich heads to UAE; Caffe Nero names international barista competition winner; PAUL adds overnight oats to bruch
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
5 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee to open new Ann Street outlet in Belfast
Black Sheep Coffee to open new Ann Street outlet in Belfast
This marks the chain’s second Belfast branch in eight months.
5 days ago
Tampopo offers ‘Kids Eat Free’ for this half term
Tampopo offers ‘Kids Eat Free’ for this half term
It applies to children aged 12 and under, though drinks and desserts are not included.
5 days ago
McDonald’s UK&I finds Gen Z driving change in food language
McDonald’s UK&I finds Gen Z driving change in food language
Family remains the biggest influence on Gen Z’s food vocabulary.
5 days ago
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 19% to 265 in August 2025
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 19% to 265 in August 2025
Insolvencies were also down slightly from 271 a year earlier.
6 days ago
Exclusives
Research
UK foodservice faces sharp price increases in 2025
Chicken chains have increased prices the most.
Executive insights
Chocoberry expands in UK with Gen Z-Driven growth
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It sold 16 franchises in the past 14 months.
Research
Who's drawing the most crowd in the UK's fast food scene?
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Overall, fast-food traffic grew 0.8% in H1.
Research
UK fast-food growth slows as new sites split existing demand
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Market expanded 1% in H1 2025 as traffic spreads thin across more outlets.
Research
Domino’s, rivals flock to chicken as competition heats up
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Its popularity is driving menu innovation even at non-chicken chains.
Research
Fast-food brands lose growth momentum
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London footfall also weakened for the first time since the pandemic.
Event News
Various brand leaders from the QSR industry in the region are in attendance.
