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3 reasons why Wingers stopped outsourcing its marination process
3 reasons why Wingers stopped outsourcing its marination process
The brand wanted full control of its star product.
Fast food menu structure: The averages and extremes of item counts
Most fast-food restaurants refresh at least 50% of their menu items annually.
Chopstix launches new Firecracker Chicken
The launch is part of the brand’s focus on releasing limited-time offers.
PM Nord snaps up German cafe outlets for Pret expansion
The franchisee plans to build five Pret A Manger cafes before the end of the year.
Social Media Wrap: LEON launches microwave rice; Five Guys releases new shake; Papa Johns challenges rugby team
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Creams Café’s burgeoning growth driven by consumer indulgence
The new COO brings 3 things to the table as UK’s favourite dessert parlour eyes global expansion beginning with the Middle East.
Convenience is pushing consumers away from takeaways and towards deliveries
Delivery trading went up by 10% whilst takeaway and click-and-collect went down by 3%.
TGI Fridays trials customisable two-course meals
It offers a selection of appetisers and mains.
Costa Coffee unveils Christmas menu offerings
The seasonal menu is available starting 2 November.
1 in 2 restaurants raising prices to cope with energy costs
Average restaurant and pub bills have surged 81%.
2 in 5 hospitality workers likely to consider a career change
Despite this, 62% of hospitality leaders feel optimistic about their business.
Wingers open 7th restaurant in Leamington Spa
The opening created 15 jobs.
KFC opens youth club to help young people find job opportunities
The aim of the programme is to help young people a fair shot at a first job.
Pret enters new JV with US franchisee
The agreement will see the introduction of new formats including drive-thrus.
PizzaExpress sets sights on Canada
The move is part of the brand’s global expansion plans.
Chart of the Week: Main dishes’ share of the menu surges to almost 50%
Combo meals are on the rise in the UK QSR industry.
Social Media Wrap: Creams Cafe's hot winter dishes; Taco Bell opens in Chester; Jollibee hosts Baesianz FC's kit launch
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
