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Fast-food expansion masks 1% visit drop

Northern Ireland led regional outlet growth for the sector in 2025.
5 days ago

Fast-food expansion masks 1% visit drop

Northern Ireland led regional outlet growth for the sector in 2025.
5 days ago

Expansion-led growth triggers slump in existing store visits

Total sector footfall rose by nearly 1% but was fueled entirely by an aggressive 2% increase in new locations.

UK QSR chains shift focus to value as costs rise

Expansion in 2026 is continuing, but more cautiously.

TGI Fridays’ relaunch falters amidst casual dining slump

Falling footfall, rising costs, and a delayed revamp hurt the brand.

Price spread between fast-food and coffee chains exceeds 100%

Core items such as cappuccino and latte prices rose by about 9%, whilst speciality drinks have surged even more sharply. 

Afternoons now drives coffee traffic

Mid-afternoon to early evenings have become the fastest-growing daypart for coffee shops and bakeries.

Subway expands digital strategy with UK gift card launch

The gift cards complement existing digital touch points like kiosks and mobile ordering.

London leads UK’s coffee and bakery boom

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.

Chocoberry expands in UK with Gen Z-Driven growth

It sold 16 franchises in the past 14 months.

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.