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Continued growth of office attendance in city centres benefits fast-food trade

Consumer traffic across the top 100 chains dipped to -1.7% in Q3.

3 days ago

Continued growth of office attendance in city centres benefits fast-food trade

Consumer traffic across the top 100 chains dipped to -1.7% in Q3.

3 days ago

Behind GDK’s culture of collaboration

Beyond social media, the brand is building its own culture in the kebab space.

Which LTO category has the highest proportion in fast-food menus?

QSRs are putting more thought into LTOs as a way to enhance value and attract customers.

3 reasons why Wingers stopped outsourcing its marination process

The brand wanted full control of its star product.

Fast food menu structure: The averages and extremes of item counts

Most fast-food restaurants refresh at least 50% of their menu items annually.

Creams Café’s burgeoning growth driven by consumer indulgence

The new COO brings 3 things to the table as UK’s favourite dessert parlour eyes global expansion beginning with the Middle East.

Chart of the Week: Main dishes’ share of the menu surges to almost 50%

Combo meals are on the rise in the UK QSR industry.

Fast food menus focus on main meals and LTOs in response to shift in consumer demand

Main meals and combos are becoming increasingly important, followed by coffee.

Frankie & Benny’s 25-year old menu item is ready for a refresh

The brand has reengineered one of its top five most-ordered menu items.

How restaurant promotions are changing in foodservice

Amongst the UK's top 100 foodservice chains, about 70% of promotions revolve around price offers.

Chart of the Week: Pizza delivery disparity

Pizzerias exhibit the most uneven regional distribution.

How the restaurant of the future will be built

Automating repetitive processes in the kitchen is the first step according to KAIKAKU’s CEO.

Chart of the week: Cafes outnumber burger and chicken restaurants

Cafes outnumber these chains nearly three to one.

Chart of the Week: Burger and chicken chain outlet numbers in the UK

Data reveals London loves chicken over burgers.

Why are there fewer fast-food outlets per capita in the UK’s top cities?

Major cities Manchester and Birmingham do not even make it into the top 20.

Chart of the Week: Prices increased faster for cheaper menu items

Budget-conscious offerings saw a substantial 21% increase in their prices.

How Heavenly Desserts is feeding the UK’s craving for sweets

The brand services a niche market of premium desserts.