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UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
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Operators cut portions and test alternative store formats amidst cost pressure.
Hot drinks lead steepest price increase in fast food
The pricing gap between food and beverage has closed in February.
Restaurant inflation outpaces retail as operators rethink pricing
Rising labour and food costs force operators to adopt more targeted pricing strategies.
Chipotle sharpens its edge as UK QSR pressures rise
The brand builds value through its core strengths, led by a customisable menu.
Smacks pursues dual funding to speed UK expansion
Rap duo Krept and Konan back the round and join as creative directors.
QSRs are shifting toward 'smarter' value-led strategies as price sensitivity heightens
The future winners will not simply be the cheapest or the biggest expanders.
B Bagel highlights delivery as core channel reshaping operations
Building tighter operational systems and training ensures delivery quality mirrors in-store execution.
UK fast-food’s cheapest items are getting more expensive faster
More than half of the leading brands recorded declining performance.
Fast food pricing pressures intensifies as traffic weakens
Growth has been largely because of new openings instead of visit frequency.
YouMeSushi sharpens operations as expansion continues
Growth to be supported by simpler menus and stronger franchise systems amidst ongoing cost pressures.
Ole & Steen targets smarter promotions as value pressure builds
Data-led promotions replace blanket deals to drive traffic and margins.
Papa Johns franchisee pivots to AI to combat labour stress
Cost pressures accelerated digital maturity to strengthen UK business resilience.
Nearly 1 in 2 fast food chains in the UK are American
American QSRs account for 44% of all restaurant visits.
QSR expansion is driving down customer visits
Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.
Dirt Coffee eyes 100 sites on low-investment strategy
The former Triple Two Coffee founder is leading the brand's growth.
QSR prices outpace retail despite low F&B inflation
Disparity reflects cost pressures faced by the hospitality trade.
