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EXCLUSIVE: How On Premise Consumption is Gaining Importance for QSRs
EXCLUSIVE: How On Premise Consumption is Gaining Importance for QSRs
In the 12 months to March 2016, there have been 5.8 Billion visits to QSRs in Great Britain. Visits have grown by 7% over the past 6 years, while the rest of the market was losing -7% of traffic.
Shake Shack UK brings back the Yard Burger
The brand is bringing back the Yard Burger with a brand new take.
Pizza Hut Restaurants launches Bacon Stuffed Crust for the first time in the UK
Due to popular demand after the US launch, Pizza Hut Restaurants brought the Bacon Stuffed Crust to the UK for customers to enjoy across Huts nationwide.
Square Pie's 'Out' Steak and Wonky Veg Pie leads Brexit Bake Off
London’s British fast casual restaurant group Square Pie have been selling two Brexit pie specials in their restaurants since 2nd June – European Sausage Union for ‘In’ and British beef wonky veg and home brewed ale for ‘Out’. The 'Out' Steak and Wonky Veg Pie is leading by a 58% majority vote.
EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Wrap Up; Itsu’s £850 Voucher Giveaway; Chilango’s BOGO Burritos; Tortilla’s 1,000 Burrito Giveaway
Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media last week.
U.S judge gives class action lawsuit against Starbucks the go-ahead
According to the Daily Mail, a United States federal judge allowed customers to pursue a lawsuit accusing the coffee chain of underfilling their lattes.
Kelis to open a pop-up restaurant in London
According to the Daily Mail, the singer teamed up with the popular fine diner Le Bun to launch a new pop-up restaurant in London.
Pizza Hut opens 20th store in Romania
According to a story by the Business Review, the pizza chain opened its 20th restaurant in the country in Bacau.
Comptoir Libanais float raises £16m
The Lebanese restaurant chain raised £16m through its flotation on the London Stock Exchange. The company will use half of the funds to support its UK expansion plans.
KFC India unveils 5-in-1 Meal Box that doubles as a phone charger
According to a story by The Times of India, the limited edition box, dubbed as 'Watt a Box'. comes with a built-in power bank.
Mars considers taking its candies from McFlurrys, Blizzards
According to an article by NBC News, the candy company is considering taking its M&Ms out of sugary dessert treats, including McDonald's McFlurry.
Patisserie Valerie opens new store in Frenchgate Shopping Centre
The Frenchgate Limited Partnership announced that Patisserie Valerie will be the latest addition to the Frenchgate Shopping Centre, Doncaster. Taking a 1,900 sq ft unit, they are due to open in July 2016.
Costa Posts Strong Results as Owner Comments on Impact of Brexit on their Business
Costa posted like for like sales up 2.6% in the 13 weeks to June 2. The strong results came amid headwinds caused by uncertainty in the economy.
Chick 'N' Sours arrives at Seven Dials
Chick ‘n’ Sours secured an exclusive second site at Seven Dials, and will open in mid-September.
Global Weekly News Wrap: Americana stake goes for $2.4b; Mars mulls cutting off McDonald’s; Why India’s burgers are going cold
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
UberEats now available in London
Londoners can now download the UberEATS app and order local favourites on their smartphone (available for iOS and Android) or by visiting ubereats.com.
Carluccio's Chairman steps down after 17 years
Having founded the company with Antonio Carluccio in 1999, Simon Kossoff will step down as Chairman effective July 31st.
