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EXCLUSIVE: Smashburger reveals UK plans
Smashburger, one of the fastest growing restaurant concepts in the US, recently announced the opening of five new UK restaurants. QSR Media got in touch with them to talk about their expansion plans in the very competitive burger space.
EXCLUSIVE: Smashburger reveals UK plans
Smashburger, one of the fastest growing restaurant concepts in the US, recently announced the opening of five new UK restaurants. QSR Media got in touch with them to talk about their expansion plans in the very competitive burger space.
EXCLUSIVE: McDonald's Fun Ad Shows They're Serious About Coffee
The fast food chain released a TV ad that poked fun at 'hipster' coffee shops.
EXCLUSIVE: Esquires Coffee Reveal 2017 Plans
The coffee chain opened its 28th store in Twickenham, King Street Parade.
The Importance of Developing your Brand
In past year, independent foodservice operators attracted 1.7 billion fewer visits than year to September 2008 as they struggle to be relevant on Britain’s high street.
Top Ten QSRs not found in the UK
Looking for some inspiration or wondering what the next big thing on the UK QSR scene might be? Take a look at some of the top QSR concepts from Australia and Asia, and what sets them apart.
Meet the One Guy Planning to Be the Next Five Guys
Former Michelin starred chef Ed Halls decided to leave the world of fine dining behind to open the UK's newest burger joint, Griddle and Shake. In a very competitive market, Griddle and Shake differentiate themselves by offering a fully customisable menu, and have their sights set on expansion.
Foodservice entrepreneurs slow expansion post Brexit vote, says research
According to the latest data from foodservice consultancy firm Horizons.
EXCLUSIVE: The importance of Snacking for QSRs
The NPD Group has revealed how the 3 snacking occasions (morning, PM and Late snack/drink) represent 27% of the total British QSR overall traffic. In real terms, this equates to 1.6 billion visits for the year ending September 2016. Financially, the total snacking occasion has generated over 3.7 billion pounds.
EXCLUSIVE: Hummingbird Bakery on Challenges and Opportunities in a post-Brexit Britain
Since opening its doors in Noting Hill in 2004, Hummingbird Bakery has been taken to the capital's heart, riding the cupcake wave and beyond with their range of US baked goods.
EXCLUSIVE: Tossed Discuss How Technology Has Revolutionised their Business
Earlier this year, Tossed begin going cashless, introducing self ordering kiosks across their estate.
EXCLUSIVE: McDonald's Discuss the Future of Franchising
McDonald's has just marked the 30th year since it opened its first franchised store in the UK. A lot has changed in that time, and to coincide with the anniversary research has been released looking at where the pool of future franchisees may come from.
Europe's 'Winning Formats' for food-to-go operators
RetailAnalysis shared a list of the most impressive formats in recent months.
The Pub sector has changed but is still very important
Data from the NPD Group has revealed how pubs stand for over 10% of all out of home traffic in Great Britain. In real terms, this represents 1.3 billion visits in the year ending June 2016. Fiscally, the importance of pubs is even greater as £10.3 billion is spent in pubs every year. This means that almost 1 in every £5 spent out of home are spent in Pubs.
EXCLUSIVE: Meet the UK's Newest QSR and Hear About their Ambitious Plans
Ribs & Burgers is well known in Australia, where they have amassed a loyal following. Part of the Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group, they are now setting their sights beyond Australia's shores, opening up their first UK outlet in Teddington. Sitting down with QSR Media, they share what sets them apart, and the ambitious plans they have for the UK.
EXCLUSIVE: Here’s the inside scoop on how Harry Ramsden’s plan to be the “British brand of the future”
Next generation store formats are just the beginning.
Millennials are leading the way to healthy eating, says research
Healthy eating is moving up the consumer agenda thanks to increased media exposure, with millennials leading the charge, according to a new report from PwC.
EXCLUSIVE: Understanding what drives Millennials
The NPD Group has revealed that Millennials (18-34yo) account for 29% of the Out of Home traffic. They eat out or drink out 3.3 billion times and spend £14.8 billion each year. But Millennials have been going out less in the market (-3.1% in visits in Year End June 2016 vs YE June 2010) when the 35+ year old have increased their visits by 1.8%. This represents 106 million fewer visits made by 18-34yo compared to 6 years ago.
