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Social Media Wrap: PAUL trials limited-time loyalty promo; Five Guys opens flagship in Westfield; PizzaExpress launches unlimited pizza promo
Social Media Wrap: PAUL trials limited-time loyalty promo; Five Guys opens flagship in Westfield; PizzaExpress launches unlimited pizza promo
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Côte Brasserie launches Moulin Rouge-themed menu
The menu was developed by Côte executive chef Steve Allen.
KFC and Greggs enters partnership with gravy drenched sausage rolls
The limited-time offer is only available in four select cities.
Weak consumer confidence flattens delivery and takeaway sales growth in June
The first half of 2024 saw muted sales growth for the sector.
Pizza Hut’s net profit slumps to £3.3m in 2024
The company’s turnover was £28.5m.
Black Sheep Coffee expands with 31 new sites in three counties
This move marks the company’s largest expansion to date.
Carl’s Jr announces location of second UK restaurant
The restaurant will open in September.
Tortilla posts £35.4m revenue in H1
Adjusted EBITDA was £1.2m.
Pizza Hut UK franchisee taps Gino Casciani as new CEO for Europe
He will oversee operations and expansion across the UK and Europe.
Chocoberry posts 53% revenue rise, eyes 50 new UK sites by 2026
It’s also eyeing international expansion into North America, Asia, and the Gulf.
McDonald’s cuts over 2,000 jobs despite profit jump
Turnover also dip from £1.83b in 2023 to £1.82b in 2023.
Papa Johns net loss widens to £22.3m in 2024
This led to the closure of its 74 outlets.
Sticks'n'Sushi posts £86.8m revenue in 2024
The chain is targeting expansion in the north of England and Europe in 2026.
Domino’s expansion slows amidst franchisee caution
The group also cut its profit forecast for the year.
Mexi Bean Express eyes UK expansion with new franchise model
The chain currently operates in several locations across Yorkshire.
UK QSRs meal deal prices outpace individual menu items' growth in Q1
However, this price promotion, along with LTOs, continues to grow.
UK averages 2 restaurant closures per day in H1
The hospitality industry is now 14.2% smaller than before the pandemic.
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