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Why chicken leads the UK QSR market

Visits to chicken restaurants increased significantly, compared to the wider fast-food sector.
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Fast-food, quick-service chains power top 25 brands to $190.1b in 2026

Expansion and rising takeout, delivery, and quick-service demand drive sector growth.

Meal deals hit 20% of menus as LTO prices plunge 12%

Limited-time offers now make up 6% of the average menu.

Inside the 2026 global food and drink shakeup

Consumers are now seeking everyday foods and drinks with proven health benefits.

Global coffee shop market set to hit $290.23b by 2032

Chains such as Starbucks, Dunkin’, Costa Coffee, Tim Hortons, and McCafé continue to lead the market.

Hospitality food and drinks prices hit new highs in December 2025

This is due to strong seasonal demand and ongoing supply issues during the festive period.

Fast-food expansion masks 1% visit drop

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

Restaurants abandon 'trend chasing' to protect 2026 margins

Industry giants are ditching novelty launches for high-margin.

Delivery growth powers UK restaurant sales in December

Deliveries now generate more than twice the revenue of takeaways.

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.

Q4 site losses erase year of hospitality growth

Business confidence remains weak despite a brief 0.2% growth spike earlier in 2025.

Tight margins squeeze hospitality as takeaway spending sinks

33% of the population plans to cut restaurant visits to protect their diminishing disposable income.