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Menu innovation faces new test as QSR brands balance trends with operations
Menu innovation faces new test as QSR brands balance trends with operations
QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
Operators deploy AI for sales and site selection
QSR brands are also finding uses for AI in franchisee recruitment.
QSR founders warn scaling up can expose the cracks in a growing brand
SushiDog, B Bagel, and Urban Baristas share the operational lessons behind rapid growth.
UK fast food growth fuelled by openings as existing stores lose traffic
Chains increased their footprint by 2.2% in 2025, adding 1,169 outlets.
Restaurants must make visits ‘worth it’ as consumers become more selective
Consumers aren’t going hungry, but becoming more deliberate about eating out.
Full list: Winners of the QSR Media UK Redcat Awards 2026
22 awards were announced.
QSR marketing execs shift from discounts to culture, access and experiences
Community and cultural connections are becoming more important than transactional rewards.
Chaiiwala holds back US push as it works to avoid ‘getting it wrong’
The chain is prioritising the right partners and locations before entry.
KFC accelerates UK growth as chicken rivals pile in
CFO James Whitehorn said franchisee demand is supporting KFC’s 500-store expansion target.
Order anxiety and menu overload are quietly reducing QSR sales
More choices isn't always better.
Operators urged to focus on fundamentals as scaling pressure mounts
Everything else is just noise, according to one QSR brand leader.
Convenience, “dirty sodas” and GLP-1 shift reshape QSR growth opportunities
Consumers expect brands to show up where they are when they want them.
Kiosk design can more than double transaction uplift in QSRs
Redcat's study found how menu layouts, bundles, and checkout prompts influence kiosk results.
The wait is nearly over for QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
Senior decision-makers from across the sector are set to take part in the event.
Chaiiwala tests compact format to widen reach
The food chain is also targeting drive-thrus and travel hubs.
Two weeks left before the QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
The conference brings together the industry's top leaders.
Three weeks left before the QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
The conference brings together the industry's top leaders.
