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KFC eyes UK expansion

KFC eyes UK expansion

According to an article by the Telegraph, KFC UK Managing Director Martin Shuker wants the fried chicken brand to hit £1.5 billion in sales by 2020.

Chipotle US norovirus outbreak 'one of the worst in history'

According to an article published by Complex, the Mexican food chain is suffering the worst norovirus outbreak in history, with 141 reported cases of infection.

French competition watchdog greenlights takeover of Quick by Burger King

According to a story published by France 24, the French competition authority allowed Burger King's takeover of the 405 outlets of its competitor, Quick.

KFC to open its first store in Tibet

The fried chicken chain announced that it is set to open its first branch in Tibet.

Costa trials digital ordering

The coffee shop chain is launching a trial enabling customers to order on their smartphones for them to pick up from the coffee shop.

Costa total sales rise 13.8%

Whitbread PLC reported its trading performance to 26 November 2015 for the year ending 3 March 2016.

Shake Shack set to launch at New Oxford Street

The burger brand will open the doors of its New Oxford Street Shack on Friday, 18th of December at 11AM.

Krispy Kreme asks its fans to play 'Pass the Parcel'

The doughnut chain invited its online followers to play a game of 'Pass the Parcel' where the brand will be giving away over 70,000 prizes to lucky winners.

Abokado launches Charity Coffee Day

The healthy eating chain announced that it will be donating all proceeds from coffee sales on Friday 11th December to London's homeless.

Tortilla opens new store in Nottingham

The Mexican food chain opened the doors to its 27th restaurant at the Intu Victoria Centre, their second restaurant opening in Nottingham in the last two months.

Papa John's to enter Northeast France in 2016

Papa John’s International, Inc announced the signing of a 38 store development agreement that will bring the brand to Northeast France. Hassan Bouanaka, the master franchisee, is set to open the first store in early 2016.

Momofuku Chef David Chang accuses Starbucks of copying his recipes

According to an article by People, the Momofuku chef is accusing Starbucks of copying recipes from his restaurant group’s sister bakery founded by Christina Tosi, Momofuku Milk Bar.

2015: Year in Review

QSR Media's Year in Review takes a look at some of the themes we have seen this year. Here is our summary of some of the significant trends of 2015.

Honest Burgers named one of the fastest growing brands

The burger chain grabbed the second place in the Sunday Times' Fast Track 100 list, which shows the UK's fastest growing brands.

Jamaica Blue celebrates first anniversary

The pilot UK store opened last year in Cambridge’s Lion Yard shopping centre, with its unique contemporary dishes with a twist.

Pizza Hut teams up with Manchester Met University to offer apprenticeship

Pizza Hut announced a partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University to offer 1,500 spots for apprenticeship, ranging from food prep to financial analysis.