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Social Media Wrap: Caffe Nero introduces winter menu; Five Guys launch £10 deal; Costa Coffee teases new drink
Social Media Wrap: Caffe Nero introduces winter menu; Five Guys launch £10 deal; Costa Coffee teases new drink
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald’s UK&I unveils its new Secret Menu
The Chicken Big Mac, a previous Secret Menu item, has also returned.
Costa Coffee to debut first Matcha Latte line nationwide
The coffee chain also unveils seasonal menu and returning favourites.
Subway sees fermented flavours and texture driving 2026 menus
EMEA culinary outlook highlights flavour depth, sensory experience and value
Restaurant closures mount as UK sector sees first decline
Being selective and budget-minded could help people keep eating out.
Hero Brands posts £1.4m EBITDA for 2024
GDK's global system-wide sales were at £179.1m.
Greggs opens 600th franchise outlet
The company currently works with 14 franchise partners across the UK.
2025: UK's Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the UK multi-site restaurant industry over the past twelve months.
UK QSR chains shift focus to value as costs rise
Expansion in 2026 is continuing, but more cautiously.
Fred Bakery opens second London site at Oxford Circus
It features a split-level layout and serves hot drinks and sourdough, amongst others.
TGI Fridays’ relaunch falters amidst casual dining slump
Falling footfall, rising costs, and a delayed revamp hurt the brand.
Burger King UK receives additional funding from buyout firm—report
The brand plans to open an even split of company-owned and franchised sites.
Consumers slash spending on dining and takeaways
Nearly 60% of people would save a £5,000 windfall or use it to pay off debt.
Social Media Wrap: Chipotle brings back Lipotle giveaway; Krispy Kreme unveils special Christmas display; Caffe Nero launches partner giveaways
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Pret A Manger expands in Newcastle with Eldon Square outlet
The new outlet is expected to create 15 new local jobs.
Costa Coffee opens new outlet in Manchester Airport
The opening has created 24 new jobs.
Greggs opens smaller ‘Bitesize’ shop at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
The new outlet operates seven days a week and has created 15 jobs.
