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Regional differences shape UK restaurant distribution

Regional differences shape UK restaurant distribution

Burger chains are evenly distributed whilst chicken chains cluster in suburban areas.

Miss Millie's eyes expansion with Gen Zs in mind

The fried chicken brand has modernised, whilst not forgetting its storied past.

Which UK region is leading fast food expansion?

Northern Ireland is at the top of the list.

How LEON embraced indulgence in their latest seasonal offer

This year’s Christmas menu is inspired by Praline chocolates.

Gong cha counts on decadent drinks to capture Middle East market

The bubble tea trend is growing in the region, where the climate keeps it popular year-round.

A year in review of the UK’s fast food market

Chicken shops are winning whilst pizza delivery outlets showed slow growth.

Papa John’s UK eyes profit comeback in 2025

The pizza chain does not expect to recover this year from losses in 2023.

Velvet Taco tackles brand identity ahead of London launch

The brand wants to be known for its inventive menus and its made-from-scratch tacos.

Larks Vs Owls: A cross-country comparison of QSR traffic

Data reveals that the British like to have a hearty breakfast whilst the French often go for late-night dining.

How Bunsik plans to take a slice out of the US$143b K-culture wave

The brand will soon launch a franchising model to meet demand for Korean food.

Promotions trend in casual dining revealed

The number of promotions in casual dining rose by 25%.

Special price offers surge as the most popular promotional tool for QSRs

It accounts for 79% of dine-in formats and 53% in the delivery sector.

UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed

The share of in-restaurant price promotions was at 86% in H1.

Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry

Restaurant promos grew by 25% in QSR and 13% in casual dining.

Why the restaurant industry’s rush to automate keeps hitting a roadblock

Unclear return on investments is making the industry hesitant.