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Hospitality insolvencies drop by 31% MoM in December
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 31% MoM in December
Insolvencies in the sector also dropped by 7% YoY to 3,464.
Costa Coffee to boost baristas' pay starting 1 April
Starting pay will increase to £12.60 from £12 per hour.
Gong cha taps Matthew McCormick as its new Global CFO
He joins from KFC UK & Ireland to help Gong cha expand to 10,000 sites by 2032.
Social Media Wrap: Doner Shack's Qatar debut; Costa Coffee gives away coffee-making kit; Popeyes engages customers sauces
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Sticks′n′Sushi taps Simon Gaske as new CMO
He will oversee brand strategy and develop marketing campaigns.
Chopstix targets high-traffic locations in ambitious expansion plans
The brand has appointed Savills to oversee its expansion plans.
KFC opens flagship restaurant at London's The O2
It will be open on 17 February.
Lena Lu Donuts launches Hello Kitty-themed range
It is available at its Primark Oxford Street West, Lakeside, and Watford locations.
Shamrock Shake to make its McDonald’s UK debut
It will be available from 12 to 25 March.
Burger King partners with Innocent to launch new juice drinks in-store
The brand is also launching a Kids Eat Free deal.
QSR Media UK Awards 2025 to open for nominations
Brands can nominate for 18 awards.
Social Media Wrap: Domino's launches perfume line; LEON unveils tumeric-inspired range; Taco Bell's Red Bull Culture Clash ticket giveaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
December inflation raises fears of higher prices in UK's hospitality sector: report
December also saw the highest monthly jump since June 2024.
Pret A Manger cancels plan to double its monthly subscription fee
Subscription fees will continue to be priced at £5 per month.
Costa Coffee introduces tea to Costa Express machines
It will be available at selected machines across high streets, petrol stations, and travel hubs.
Latest research shows support for warning labels on fast food
But public remains split on whether it will effectively ease pressure on the NHS.
Popeyes UK offers new Saucin’ Wings range
The new range starts at £5.99 each.
