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Two weeks left before the QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
Two weeks left before the QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
The conference brings together the industry's top leaders.
7 minutes ago
Social Media Wrap: Burger King teases Pringles collaboration; Costa Coffee's £2 promo on vending machines; Nando's rewards loyalty members with VIP tickets
Social Media Wrap: Burger King teases Pringles collaboration; Costa Coffee's £2 promo on vending machines; Nando's rewards loyalty members with VIP tickets
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
27 minutes ago
Honi Poke taps ‘Swicy’ trend with summer menu overhaul
Honi Poke taps ‘Swicy’ trend with summer menu overhaul
The launch includes six new dishes, a first-ever tortilla chip base, and new toppings.
4 hours ago
Greggs appoints Mars executive as independent non-executive director
Greggs appoints Mars executive as independent non-executive director
He was previously the president of L'Oréal's North American business.
1 day ago
McDonald’s charts ‘NEXT’ course as competition sharpens
McDonald’s charts ‘NEXT’ course as competition sharpens
The new strategy aims to drive growth and productivity by bringing in more customers.
1 day ago
HOP Vietnamese marks London opening with 500 HOP box giveaway
HOP Vietnamese marks London opening with 500 HOP box giveaway
The 2,500 sq ft site has seating for up to 60 people.
1 day ago
Subway launches new BBQ Pulled Pork range across UK outlets
Subway launches new BBQ Pulled Pork range across UK outlets
A plant-based version is available at participating stores.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Walmart launches fast food delivery service; Popeyes partners with celebrity Hamptons hotspot; Dunkin partners with Barbie
Weekly Global Wrap: Walmart launches fast food delivery service; Popeyes partners with celebrity Hamptons hotspot; Dunkin partners with Barbie
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
UK diners opt for new restaurant experiences, report says
UK diners opt for new restaurant experiences, report says
It also shows that 60% of UK diners want clearer context around menu flavours.
4 days ago
Bayne’s launches free sausage giveaway on National Sausage Roll Day
Bayne’s launches free sausage giveaway on National Sausage Roll Day
The giveaway is on 5 June.
4 days ago
Domino’s opens fifth supply chain centre in Avonmouth
Domino’s opens fifth supply chain centre in Avonmouth
The new site will support an additional 1,000 deliveries per week.
4 days ago
Brother Marcus enters corporate catering with Canary Wharf launch
Brother Marcus enters corporate catering with Canary Wharf launch
Shared catering packages feature mezze, salads, grains, dips, breads, and proteins.
4 days ago
Shake Shack lands in Reading
Shake Shack lands in Reading
The site will be the brand’s first permanent town centre location.
4 days ago
McDonald’s unveils limited-time FIFA World Cup 26 meal
McDonald’s unveils limited-time FIFA World Cup 26 meal
Customers will also get one of six collectable cups featuring football figures.
5 days ago
Swiss Butter brings its steak frites concept to Paris
Swiss Butter brings its steak frites concept to Paris
Main courses at the Paris restaurant will be priced at €19.95.
5 days ago
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Research
South West leads UK foodservice growth as regional divide widens
It is far ahead of Greater London and the South East, whilst other UK regions declined.
3 hours ago
Research
Chicken and ethnic concepts lead footfall growth
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Burger traffic declined by 2.6%, coffee fell by 2.2%.
6 days ago
Executive insights
IRO Sushi bets on health-conscious dining as UK fast casual moves away from fried food
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IRO Sushi's director of operations sees this as a long-term opportunity for the brand.
Research
Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
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Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
Research
UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
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Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
Executive insights
Selective consumers force a reset in QSR strategy says Urban Barista CEO
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Operators are being pushed to simplify menus, improve efficiency, and sharpen brand identity.
Executive insights
Eatphoria bets on multi-brand model as single-format QSR struggles to keep pace
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COO Richard Benton believes that simplicity and differentiation are now the only path to franchise growth.
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