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Chicken takes lead as the UK fast food’s biggest growth engine
Chicken takes lead as the UK fast food’s biggest growth engine
The segment delivered overall traffic growth of around 6.2%.
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Operators urged to focus on fundamentals as scaling pressure mounts
Everything else is just noise, according to one QSR brand leader.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum China buys Pizza Hut China; McDonald’s revives fried apple pie; Taco Bell expands fajita lineup
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Fast food makes up 1 in 4 food outlets across England
NDNS data showed that 23% of UK adults buy food from fast-food or takeaway outlets weekly.
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UK fast food market set for £68.7b growth by 2034
It is expected to rise at a CAGR of 5.58% over the forecast period.
5 days ago
Seven QSR trends shaping strategy in 2026
Foodservice market is forecast to exceed £85b by 2026.
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Chaiiwala tests compact format to widen reach
The food chain is also targeting drive-thrus and travel hubs.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
South West leads UK foodservice growth as regional divide widens
It is far ahead of Greater London and the South East, whilst other UK regions declined.
Weekly Global Wrap: Walmart launches fast food delivery service; Popeyes partners with celebrity Hamptons hotspot; Dunkin partners with Barbie
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Hospitality food inflation returns as prices rise 0.2% in April
Costs rose fastest in categories vulnerable to energy, logistics, and climate pressures.
Matcha goes mainstream as millennials switch cafés for it
More than half of millennials now drink matcha.
Food deliveries seen as treat but high fees frustrate many Brits
Four in 10 said service fees are too high.
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum! Brands reportedly in talks for Pizza Hut sale; Starbucks says afternoon traffic is rising; Burger King brings 15-year old menu item
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Iced coffee purchased surged 137% during May 2026 bank holiday
Iced Latte was the most purchased during the holiday weekend.
IRO Sushi bets on health-conscious dining as UK fast casual moves away from fried food
IRO Sushi's director of operations sees this as a long-term opportunity for the brand.
Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
