UK
Subway signs 10,000 future restaurant commitments in three years
Subway signs 10,000 future restaurant commitments in three years
The brand saw significant growth in EMEA regions.
Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry
Restaurant promos grew by 25% in QSR and 13% in casual dining.
Chick-fil-A announces first UK locations
The brand confirms opening in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London.
Giraffe World Kitchen and Harrison launch eco-focused restaurant
The new restaurant is opening in Manchester Airport Terminal 2.
LEON’s net loss decrease by 15.8% in 2023
The company also recorded a gross profit of £41.9m.
New mums opt for a burger and fries as their preferred post-birth meal
Over a third of mums appreciate this combo.
Popeyes UK opens drive-thru in Wakefield
The first three people queuing will win free chicken sandwiches for a year.
Social Media Wrap: LEON partners with GRUBBY; Frankie & Benny's unveils Brunch menu; GDK launches burger
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Coffee chain Paddy & Scott’s names new investor and advisor
This news comes as Paddy & Scott’snamed Simon Rees as an investor.
Hospitality groups report 1.3% growth in August
Dreary weather and underwhelming consumer confidence were cited as the reason.
Basque cheesecake operator La Maritxu opens second London site
La Maritxu will open a 271 sq ft café at 10 Kingly Street.
Wingers invests £150k to expand in-house marination facility
This comes as the company announced a 59.5% growth in like-for-like sales figures.
Chopstix opens first outlet in Romania
The new site is opening in Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Franchising drives a third of Pret A Manger’s global sales in H1 2024
H1 2024 system sales across company-owned and franchise shops increased by 10%.
Why the restaurant industry’s rush to automate keeps hitting a roadblock
Unclear return on investments is making the industry hesitant.
SIDES launches new spice level ‘Nuke’
The new dish was launched in collaboration with professional darts player Luke Littler.
Burger King trials dedicated delivery brand Gourmet Kings
The new menu is an exclusive with Deliveroo.
