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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.
9 hours 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.
15 hours 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.
15 hours 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.
17 hours 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 days ago
Costa Coffee unveils expanded Bishopbriggs outlet after major refit
Costa Coffee unveils expanded Bishopbriggs outlet after major refit
The shop now offers over 100 indoor and outdoor seats.
3 days ago
Eatphoria sales jump 26% to £23.9m in 2025
Eatphoria sales jump 26% to £23.9m in 2025
Growth was driven by 12 new cloud kitchens and strong like-for-like sales at Wraps & Wings.
4 days ago
Harry Ramsden’s returns to motorways with Baldock Services opening
Harry Ramsden’s returns to motorways with Baldock Services opening
It now offers a breakfast menu for early-morning travellers.
4 days ago
Chaiiwala expands with new drive-thru in Blackburn
Chaiiwala expands with new drive-thru in Blackburn
It will be the company’s second drive-thru in six months.
4 days ago
Heavenly Desserts enters retail with new Milk Cake Trays
Heavenly Desserts enters retail with new Milk Cake Trays
It will be available nationwide from 10 March.
5 days ago
Too Good To Go names Chelsea Kerr as UK&I MD
Too Good To Go names Chelsea Kerr as UK&I MD
She will oversee the company in both markets, driving growth and surplus food initiatives.
5 days ago
Sides eyes Southeast Asia growth with second Singapore launch
Sides eyes Southeast Asia growth with second Singapore launch
Malaysia is the next priority market in the region.
5 days ago
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Executive insights
Dirt Coffee eyes 100 sites on low-investment strategy
The former Triple Two Coffee founder is leading the brand's growth.
4 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.
5 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
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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