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US chain Denny’s eyes UK for franchise expansion
The brand is looking for potential partners to bring it to city centres and airports.
Fast food chains lean on promotions, loyalty schemes to offset weak demand
Brands are competing for the same meal slots.
Deliveroo targets families with shareable £25 menus in the UK
The brand partnered with over 30 UK restaurants to create dishes suitable for sharing.
Starbucks adds UK-exclusive drinks to autumn menu
The brand’s rewards programme members were given early access.
Ole & Steen unveils autumn menu
The lineup includes new versions of the chain’s well-known pastries.
Costa Coffee opens new café inside Asda Barnsley Superstore
The move is part of a broader push to expand in-store services.
Dave's Hot Chicken signs European expansion deal with Azzurri Group
It aims to open 180 restaurants in 10 countries in Europe.
BBagel expands menu towards pastries and sweets
The new menu will be available starting 2 September.
Domino’s Pizza Group announces £20m share buyback programme
The group’s full-year guidance remained unchanged.
Social Media Wrap: Black Sheep Coffee opens in Miami; Costa Coffee unveils new Single Origin bean from Kenya; Chopstix launches frozen meal range in The Food Wwarehouse
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Hospitality openings fuel total sales growth but like-for-like sales remain flat in July
However, operators may soon face tough spending choices.
McDonald’s UK & Ireland CEO resigns
He will be leaving his position by the end of September
Black Sheep Coffee hits major milestone in franchise expansion
This comes after the brand reported 25% growth in same-store sales in H1 2025.
Social Media Wrap: Chaiiwala releases stickers for kid's box meals; Krispy Kreme's Harry Potter-themed guest experience; Greggs brings back the vegan lattice (steak-free)
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Wasabi unveils its spiciest menu limited-time offer launch
This comes as more consumers are now eating spicier food.
Archie’s menu overhaul brings over 25 new items
The new menu is now available at all Archie’s locations.
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