In Focus

IN FOCUS: Japanese Chain K10 on Thriving Through the Recession and How They Differentiate Themselves in a Crowded Marketplace

Following their recent expansion we sat down with Japanese chain K10 to learn more about the brand, how they made it through the recession with a city-based clientele and where they see the next opportunity.

IN FOCUS: Japanese Chain K10 on Thriving Through the Recession and How They Differentiate Themselves in a Crowded Marketplace

Following their recent expansion we sat down with Japanese chain K10 to learn more about the brand, how they made it through the recession with a city-based clientele and where they see the next opportunity.

Boost Juice Reveal Plans for the UK and Beyond

2015 has seen a renewed push by Australian founded juice chain Boost Juice in the UK. We went to find out more from Boost Juice UK Co-Founder Richard O'Sullivan.

EXCLUSIVE: IN FOCUS: Data Shows the Importance of Food on the Go in the British QSR market

The NPD Group has revealed how Food on the Go contributes to a significant proportion of QSR traffic - accounting for two third of all visits. In real terms, this equates to 3.6 billion visits in the year ending June 2015. Fiscally, food on the go generates 11 billion pounds.

Why Hummus Bros See Opportunity Beyond the High Street

Following their recent crowd funding raise, we sat down with Hummus Bros to learn more about the mediterranean brand and where the see their brand going to next.

Hotcha Reveal their Plans for UK Wide Presence

Hotcha, the UK's first Chinese QSR chain speak to us about their brand, plans for the future and how they stand out in a crowded marketplace.

EXCLUSIVE: Why Innovation is Key to Success for Suchef

Suchef, one of the newest QSR to hit the high street, talks to us about what makes them unique, why innovation matters, and how they plan to take a slice of the growing healthy fast food market.

EXCLUSIVE: Data Shows Why QSRs Need to Up their Game When it Comes to Snacking

New data from the NPD Group shows a decline in snacking since the onset of the recession, and indicates that QSRs will need to up their game to reverse the trend.

FFS Brands Reveals Aggressive Expansion Plans for Southern Fried Chicken

UK based QSR franchise Southern Fried Chicken has enjoyed a period of strong growth over the last 12 months, having opened master franchises in 5 new countries.

EXCLUSIVE: Second Cup Reveal How they Plan to Become A Big Player in the UK Coffee Market

Having opened their first store in Manchester six months ago, and with their next store set to open on London’s Portabello Road in addition to a slew of other sites slated to be up and running by year end Canadian coffee chain Second Cup have big plans for the UK. QSR Media went to find out more from UK Franchise Director Jon Cullen.

EXCLUSIVE: How AJs Piri Piri is Set to Change the QSR Franchise Market

Following the recent announcement by the owners of Southern Fried Chicken that they were launching a new chain of chicken restaurants known as AJ’s Piri Piri, we went to find out more about the new offering and why it’s set to shake up the UK’s food franchise market.

EXCLUSIVE: IN FOCUS: Data Shows the Importance of Delivery to the Fast Food Industry

As delivery specialists such as Just Eat, Hungry House and Deliveroo battle it out for market supremacy, data from the NPD Group reveals why this sector of the market is becoming an increasingly imporant source of revenues for QSRs.

EXCLUSIVE: Potbelly's Plans to Shake Up the UK Sandwich Market

Following the recent announcement that US sandwich chain Potbelly planned to open in the UK, we sat down with Master Franchise holder Akbar Sheikh from Sheikh Holdings to learn more about their plans for the UK.

EXCLUSIVE: IN FOCUS: Smashburger Talk About Their Plans for the UK and What Makes Them Stand Apart from the Competition

In recent week's, the US chain Smashburger announced plans to enter the UK market, joining other US outfits such as Five Guys and Shake Shack in seeing opportunity in the UK burger market.

EXCLUSIVE: IN FOCUS: Deal or No Deal... Data Shows How Much Deals Matter to Diners

Data shows just how important deals have become as a driver of restaurant visits since the recession.

IN FOCUS: Which Cuisine is Proving Popular with Brits and Which Have Room to Grow?

Chinese reigns as the nation’s favourite world cuisine in both restaurants and as takeaway.

IN FOCUS: Wrap it Up! on the Move

It has been a busy 2015 for the healthy fast food chain Wrap it Up! From a recently launched crowd funding deal, to their first store outside of London, and the announcement of their purhcase of Mexican outlet Adobo, it is clear they are on the move, with ambitious plans for the year ahead.

IN FOCUS: Tossed Talk About Their Plans for 2015 and Why They've Just Relaunched their Website

As Tossed, the salad bar chain, get set to celebrate their tenth year of operations, they have begun to expand from their traditional footprint into non traditional sites, and have also just re-launched their website to much acclaim.