Food Services
Boxpark Wembley to feature a variety of independent F&B vendors
Boxpark Wembley to feature a variety of independent F&B vendors
Sign-ups include Wingstop, Shake Shack, Ugly Dumpling, Poptata, and The Athenian.
Chicken shortage at KFC UK dragged down same-store sales growth
Yum Brands posts weaker-than-expected same-store sales growth in the first quarter despite beating estimates for revenue and profit.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino's US integrates AI in ordering system; The Wendy's Company eyes smaller format stores; Burger King and Popeyes US are testing delivery
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Pizza Hut Restaurants completes management buy out
It announced the completion of a management buyout of the chain from its private equity backer Rutland Partners.
Just Eat's UK orders grew 24% to £29.7m
It is driven by 1.4 million orders from Hungryhouse, following the acquisition on 31 January.
Papa John's UK introduces in-store experience day
It now offers the aspiring franchisees to visit the European Head Quarters on an extended tour.
Abokado secures new funding line of £3m to support growth
It has also announced record profits for 2017 and an EBITDA growth of almost 50% year on year.
Comptoir Groups announces 38% increase in revenue
The brand said it is confident that its food offer will see it through the challenges currently facing the casual dining sector.
French mayor wages campaign to counter McDonald's entry
It has created a "sustainable food zone" to counter the arrival of the American fast-food chain’s first eatery.
KFC UK stores to restore 98% of its menu following distribution hiccup
All restaurants in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are serving full menus as normal.
Domino's UK system sales up 10.6% over the quarter
Its new store openings and like-for-like performance have contributed strongly.
McDonald's workers demand a £10 per hour rate
They plan to strike at Watford high street, Cambridge, Crayford and Manchester sites on May 1st.
Five Guys halts online ordering in Canary Wharf site following overwhelming demand
It has also dispatched additional support teams to take care of the affected customers.
Dirty Bones to launch five further Dirty Vegan pop-up sessions
Dirty Bones Shoreditch will host the additional Dirty Vegan sessions every Tuesday evening from 8th May to 5th June.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks to close 8,000 US sites to conduct racial bias training; Chipotle eyes breakfast to drive sales; Retail Food Group to expand Gloria Jean's in Germany
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
YO! acquires sushi brand Taiko
The brand plans to create a global multi-format and multi brand sushi business.
Deliveroo launches restaurant reward scheme
The new package of support is designed to help restaurants cut costs and focus on expansion and new menu items.
