UK

Compass One acquires Peabodys Coffee

It also plans to launch new cafes at seven hospital sites. 

Starbucks expand UK presence with acquisition of 23.5 Degrees

This increases their total number of company-operated locations to almost 500 in the UK.

Tortilla concludes the search for UK’s burrito master 2024

Six finalists battled it out for the title of Burrito Master 2024.

Bella Italia opens fourth restaurant in Bristol

The restaurant will be giving free main courses and free £10 vouchers to celebrate the opening. 

Chopstix expands presence with new Portsmouth site

Food service operators and franchisees Darren and Naomi Godfrey opened their second Chopstix site in the city. 

Special price offers surge as the most popular promotional tool for QSRs

It accounts for 79% of dine-in formats and 53% in the delivery sector.

Papa John’s UK net loss surges to £18.5m in 2023

Its operating loss also increased to £8.6m. 

UK’s QSR market to reach $44.01b by 2029

The market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.25%. 

Wendy’s Restaurants UK turnover surges 50% to £31.9m in FY2023

The company’s gross profit also increased to £8.5m. 

Sticks’n’Sushi appoints former Azzuri group exec as CFO

His expertise is in M&A, capital markets, and corporate strategies.

Bubbleology opens two new sites

The brand aims to reach over 50 sites in the next 12 months.