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Popeyes UK joins world’s happiest workplaces list 2026
Popeyes UK joins world’s happiest workplaces list 2026
The chain is in the top 15% of over 120,000 applicants worldwide.
Costa Coffee launches 90-seat café at Liberty Romford
The outlet is scheduled to open in early 2026.
Smacks Burgers expands as sales surge 50%
Annual revenue jumped significantly in 2025 following new site launches.
Fireaway floods UK with 5,000 free pizzas to break Blue Monday slump
Registration opened on 12 January via a dedicated sign-up page.
Wasabi £10 deal targets high street traffic
Bold flavours and Biang Biang noodles headline a strategic move to capture more spend from budget-conscious diners.
Costa Coffee overhauls 9 Wales shops by H1 2026.
Fresh pastries will be baked on-site daily following the New Street reopening.
TGI Fridays taps former UK managing director to lead global growth
Broad previously served as MD of TGI Fridays UK from 1997 to 2001.
LEON updates January menu with seasonal additions
The chain will also reintroduce familiar dishes in revised form until April.
Pret launches half baguettes in winter menu update
Ten pence from every soup sale goes toward The Pret Foundation.
Woking opening signals IRO Sushi UK expansion
A new outlet in Tunbridge Wells is also scheduled to open this month.
Caffè Nero names Lysa Hardy as UK CEO
She will be overseeing the UK operations, reporting to Group CEO Gerry Ford.
Social Media Wrap: Shake Shack's Veganuary entry; Burger King unveils new fries; £5 deals from Bella Italia
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Wasabi launches winter hot meal deal
Prices start at £8.95.
Jersey Mike’s plans 400 restaurants in the UK and Ireland
This marks its first European expansion.
Eatphoria bags multi-million-pound TAN Food investment, expands UK footprint
The multi-brand QSR will open 12 restaurants by Q2 2026.
Subway tests Smashed Falafel Sub in 300 UK stores
The limited trial offers the falafel sub alongside a six-piece Falafel Bites side.
The Cheesecake Factory expands into UK via Pentagon Food Group deal
Four American cheesecake varieties will be available to foodservice venues.
