UK

Selective consumers force a reset in QSR strategy says Urban Barista CEO

Operators are being pushed to simplify menus, improve efficiency, and sharpen brand identity.

Bunsik accelerates franchise growth with two new UK launches

This brings the chain's total UK sites to 12. 

Chopstix locks in 15-year deal for flagship Glasgow site

It is located at 203 Argyle Street, an area known as “Four Corners.” 

Black Sheep Coffee expands London growth with new Borough deals

Future openings are expected to focus on high-footfall areas.

Creams Café expands beyond desserts with new smoothie, mocktail range

The launch is in partnership with Mockingbird Raw Press.

ASK Italian overhauls menu with seasonal sharing dishes

The spring menu is available in all ASK Italian restaurants now.

Seattle’s Best Coffee opens campus café at University of Birmingham

The outlet is part of the company’s expansion into higher education settings.

Banana Tree brings full menu nationwide via Uber Eats

The service is now live in all of the chain’s UK restaurants.

Papa Johns expands in Northern Ireland with Belfast opening

To mark the launch, the store will sell any large pizza for £10 for a limited time.

HOP Vietnamese to open new Tottenham Court Road site

The 2,500 sq ft site will seat around 60 people.

Zizzi offers free kids’ meals over May half-term across England and Wales

The offer gives children a free three-course meal from the Bambini menu.

Greggs sales hit £800m after 7.5% rise in first 19 weeks

The company said expanding franchise and grocery partnerships boosted sales.

Caprinos founders launch new chicken QSR chain Zinglet

Zinglet plans to open at least 15 locations over the next year.

Costa Coffee expands into UK cinemas with major Cineworld deal

The agreement spans 10 years, with rollout planned throughout the year.

Eatphoria bets on multi-brand model as single-format QSR struggles to keep pace

COO Richard Benton believes that simplicity and differentiation are now the only path to franchise growth.

UK QSR founders share growth lessons at QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026

The founders of SushiDog, B Bagel, and Urban Barista are joining the conference.