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Delivery growth powers UK restaurant sales in December
Delivery growth powers UK restaurant sales in December
Deliveries now generate more than twice the revenue of takeaways.
Pret lines up new Heathrow T5 arrivals shop
The new site will operate a 24-hour kitchen and trial handheld payment devices.
London Jerk entry puts Sides ahead at fried chicken contest
The platter combined a burger, tenders, wings, and slaw with London Jerk spice and buttermilk ranch.
Expansion-led growth triggers slump in existing store visits
Total sector footfall rose by nearly 1% but was fueled entirely by an aggressive 2% increase in new locations.
Chinese takeaways spike over Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Orders are set to rise further ahead of the Chinese New Year.
Voice concierge debuts in UK amid 2026 global rollout
The UK market serves as the primary launchpad before the international debut.
Richard Pigott takes helm at Boparan Restaurant Group
The former CEO stepped down after a six-year tenure.
Social Media Wrap: Sandwich Sandwich offers free meals; Popeyes open five restaurants in Manchester; PizzaExpress £1 mains ending soon
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Heavenly Desserts offers £22 dine-for-two Valentine’s deal
The promotion includes one drink and either a dessert or brunch main per person.
IRO Sushi lifts sales 29% after 2025 openings
Like-for-like sales rose to 19%.
KFC UK&I rolls out Kwench drinks nationwide
The rollout is supported by a £38m investment from KFC and its franchise partners.
KFC redistributes 5 million meals through FareShare partnership
KFC freezes surplus chicken for distribution to over 1,300 UK charities via FareShare Go.
Q4 site losses erase year of hospitality growth
Business confidence remains weak despite a brief 0.2% growth spike earlier in 2025.
Captain D’s opens second UK outlet in Kent food court
The new branch seats 48 people.
Chaiiwala names James Kang as CEO to lead Canada expansion
The brand aims to expand to 100 locations by 2030.
Tight margins squeeze hospitality as takeaway spending sinks
33% of the population plans to cut restaurant visits to protect their diminishing disposable income.
Social Media Wrap: Chipotle launches protein menu; Yo! Sushi partners with 20th Century; LEON announces Spring menu revamp
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
