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UK diners lean toward group meals despite cost pressures
UK diners lean toward group meals despite cost pressures
36% of Brits want to see more group and private dining in 2026.
4 hours ago
Social Media Wrap: Greggs partners with Moonpig; wagamama crowns student music contest winner; Popeyes opens 100th restaurant
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
20 hours ago
Price spread between fast-food and coffee chains exceeds 100%
Core items such as cappuccino and latte prices rose by about 9%, whilst speciality drinks have surged even more sharply.
20 hours ago
Paris Baguette hits 700 outlets with Westfield London opening
The Westfield location is Paris Baguette’s fourth UK store and second franchise.
23 hours ago
Shake Shack to launch first Northern England site at Trafford Centre
The new location is set to open in March 2026.
1 day ago
Juice chain JUICES4LIFE expands with first Derby branch
This marks the chain’s sixth outlet.
1 day ago
Popeyes UK upsizes its sauces with new ‘Mega’ and ‘Big’ dips
The expanded dip menu is being rolled out across all 100 Popeyes UK locations.
1 day ago
Just Eat Takeaway.com founder resigns as CEO
The food delivery service provider was taken private earlier this year.
1 day ago
SSP UK&I plans new outlets in Belfast Airport’s £100m overhaul
It aims to expand its presence to nine units, adding more F&B options across both airside and landside areas.
1 day ago
Tortilla names new non-executive chair
This follows the resignation of Emma Woods as non-executive chair.
1 day ago
7 in 10 say taste is 80% mental, study reveals
45% would rather not eat if they see their most hated toppings on a pizza.
1 day ago
PizzaExpress taps into travel loyalty with IAG Loyalty partnership
It is the first and only restaurant brand partnered with the loyalty programme.
2 days ago
Which Wich taps Seed Consulting for expansion plans
The sandwich chain recently inked a multi-unit agreement.
2 days ago
Germand Doner Kebab launches in Manchestor Fort
The opening created 30 jobs.
2 days ago
Zambrero set to launch first Scottish location in Glasgow
It will have seating for 50 and offer both dine-in and takeaway options.
2 days ago
Pret A Manger opens two new outlets at Strensham
The openings are part of Pret’s plan to expand into travel hub locations.
2 days ago
Hot drink prices outpace fast food as seasonal specials surge
Limited-time drinks now cost 22% to 25% more than regular options.
3 days ago
