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Afternoons now drives coffee traffic
Afternoons now drives coffee traffic
Mid-afternoon to early evenings have become the fastest-growing daypart for coffee shops and bakeries.
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The gift cards complement existing digital touch points like kiosks and mobile ordering.
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In the UK, there are an average of 1.75 outlets for every 10,000 people.
Afternoon crowds shift coffee rush hour
The morning rush is now replaced with a more social coffee occasion.
Restaurant expansion slows despite new players entering the UK
Fast-food chains grew by 2%, according to recent data.
Chaiiwala targets hospitals, campuses in expansion push
It wants to transform Indian dining into a modern, social experience.
Auntie Anne’s targets 100 UK stores by 2030
The expansion will focus on high-traffic areas like malls and train stations.
UK foodservice faces sharp price increases in 2025
Chicken chains have increased prices the most.
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It sold 16 franchises in the past 14 months.
Who's drawing the most crowd in the UK's fast food scene?
Overall, fast-food traffic grew 0.8% in H1.
UK fast-food growth slows as new sites split existing demand
Market expanded 1% in H1 2025 as traffic spreads thin across more outlets.
Domino’s, rivals flock to chicken as competition heats up
Its popularity is driving menu innovation even at non-chicken chains.
Fast-food brands lose growth momentum
London footfall also weakened for the first time since the pandemic.
QSRs slash prices as value wars loom
They also face competition from casual-dining brands.
Fast food chains lean on promotions, loyalty schemes to offset weak demand
Brands are competing for the same meal slots.
Loyalty is no longer a ‘nice to have’—analyst
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It has donated almost 95 million meals as part of efforts to end world hunger.
