Cost pressures accelerated digital maturity to strengthen UK business resilience.
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Cost pressures accelerated digital maturity to strengthen UK business resilience.
1 day ago
American QSRs account for 44% of all restaurant visits.
Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.
The former Triple Two Coffee founder is leading the brand's growth.
Disparity reflects cost pressures faced by the hospitality trade.
YouMeSushi is banking on a low‑setup‑cost model to spur growth.
Visits to chicken restaurants increased significantly, compared to the wider fast-food sector.
Northern Ireland led regional outlet growth for the sector in 2025.
Total sector footfall rose by nearly 1% but was fueled entirely by an aggressive 2% increase in new locations.
Expansion in 2026 is continuing, but more cautiously.
Falling footfall, rising costs, and a delayed revamp hurt the brand.
Core items such as cappuccino and latte prices rose by about 9%, whilst speciality drinks have surged even more sharply.
Mid-afternoon to early evenings have become the fastest-growing daypart for coffee shops and bakeries.
The gift cards complement existing digital touch points like kiosks and mobile ordering.
In the UK, there are an average of 1.75 outlets for every 10,000 people.
The morning rush is now replaced with a more social coffee occasion.
Fast-food chains grew by 2%, according to recent data.