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KFC UK&I rolls out Kwench drinks nationwide
KFC UK&I rolls out Kwench drinks nationwide
The rollout is supported by a £38m investment from KFC and its franchise partners.
KFC redistributes 5 million meals through FareShare partnership
KFC freezes surplus chicken for distribution to over 1,300 UK charities via FareShare Go.
Q4 site losses erase year of hospitality growth
Business confidence remains weak despite a brief 0.2% growth spike earlier in 2025.
Captain D’s opens second UK outlet in Kent food court
The new branch seats 48 people.
Chaiiwala names James Kang as CEO to lead Canada expansion
The brand aims to expand to 100 locations by 2030.
Tight margins squeeze hospitality as takeaway spending sinks
33% of the population plans to cut restaurant visits to protect their diminishing disposable income.
Social Media Wrap: Chipotle launches protein menu; Yo! Sushi partners with 20th Century; LEON announces Spring menu revamp
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Tim Hortons UK&I logs 10% Christmas sales increase
System-wide sales reached £105m.
Chopstix opens Sunderland outlet, caps 2025 expansion
High-footfall strategy drives the new opening.
Fireaway reopens Chislehurst branch under new ownership
The new owner aims to restore its core pizza menu.
Tortilla relocates to larger Bond Street site in Leeds
The chain will open the new venue on 23 January.
Island Poké founder leaves 40 sites after 10 years.
The entrepreneur behind the 2016 street food startup confirms he is moving to an undisclosed next venture.
Wendy’s UK unveils £5 chicken Biggie Bag meal
The meal is available at all Wendy’s restaurants nationwide.
SIDES launches January all-you-can-eat wings promotion
The offer is available for dine-in at all SIDES UK locations except Wembley Boxpark.
YouMeSushi plans 14 UK openings in 2026
The company is seeking new franchisees as it continues its expansion.
Costa Coffee launches 90-seat café at Liberty Romford
The outlet is scheduled to open in early 2026.
Popeyes UK joins world’s happiest workplaces list 2026
The chain is in the top 15% of over 120,000 applicants worldwide.
