In Focus

Having recently completed funding their 'pie bond', Square Pie is set to expand both their retail and wholesale presence. We sat down with Founder Martin Dewey to learn more about the campaign, their plans and what's proving popular on their menu (and what not) as the Rugby World Cup draws to a close.

Latest research from NPD shows just what differentiates millennial traffic from that of the average consumer.

With their recent announcment that they had opened an outlet in Tokyo, we spoke with Asher Budwig, Managing Director of Lola's Cupcakes about his plans for the brand.

With nearly two decades of experience in the restaurant and bar industry, Ed Martin has now set his sights on the QSR sector with the Asian inspired Yum Som set to open in the city of London later this month.

Following the recent opening of Dunkin' Donuts first express store in the UK, we spoke with Jim Johnstone, Managing Director of Dunkin' Brands UK & Ireland about the group's plans for the UK.

Neds Noodle Bar recently announced its plans to upscale the business through franchising, and appointed Fransmart to help them through the process.

Following the recent opening of their first central London location in Baker Street, we spoke with Dunkin' Donuts franchisee Ketan Patel from DDMG Ltd about their plans for new store openings and how Dunkin' Donuts is expanding its offering to take market share from competitors.

Following the close of Tossed’s much publicised equity crowdfunding, we spoke with Finance Director Neil Sebba to learn more about the raise and what it means for the healthy eating chain.

In 2014, West Cornwall Pasty Company went into administration before being bought out by private equity. Since that time, new management has worked hard to turn the brand around with a new focus, new look and a focus on an enhanced product offering.

Data from the NPD Group has revealed that the number of visits to QSR outlets between the hours of 10pm and 5am have fallen by -3.7% year-on-year, and by 26% since 2008. This equates to a decline of 45 million visits during the night-time hours.

It has been a busy year for the US Mexican giant, who have their sights firmly set on the UK market. With more stores set to open and a new look, we went to find out more about their plans this side of the pond.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.