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UK fast food market set for £68.7b growth by 2034
UK fast food market set for £68.7b growth by 2034
It is expected to rise at a CAGR of 5.58% over the forecast period.
Seven QSR trends shaping strategy in 2026
Foodservice market is forecast to exceed £85b by 2026.
McDonald’s launches limited ‘App Master Ring’ offering year of free fries
Includes one medium fries per week for a year.
The wait is nearly over for QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
Senior decision-makers from across the sector are set to take part in the event.
Wendy’s UK drops limited ‘Biggie Sharer Boxes’
It includes a “9x mix and match” burger box and a larger set with 20 chicken tenders, fries, and dips.
Shake Shack UK logs 35 tonnes of regenerative flour use
The chain is amongst the first UK casual dining brands to adopt the ingredient at scale.
SIDES opens first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow
Further sites are planned in Livingston and Edinburgh, with additional UK openings in Cardiff and Liverpool.
FPG Foods doubles KFC UK&I footprint with acquisition of 17 restaurants
The company said it aims to expand to 50 outlets by 2030.
Chaiiwala tests compact format to widen reach
The food chain is also targeting drive-thrus and travel hubs.
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress Dough Balls football look; Ole & Steen unveils Iced Blueberry Matcha; Joe & The Juice’s 24th anniversary
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Popeyes partners with Applegreen for Ireland expansion
The brand plans to open several restaurants in travel locations.
Zizzi rolls out World Cup deal offering Italians free main course
Customers who are not Italian can receive a 30% discount on food items.
Creams Cafe lands US franchise deal, sets sights on Arizona expansion
The first outlet is scheduled to open in Scottsdale in early 2027.
Pret A Manger sales up 8% as new menu, shop openings gain pace
Globally, system sales rose 7%.
Chipotle UK serves up BOGO deal for football-shirt-wearing fans
The promotion is capped at five free entrées per transaction.
New all-day café Jamaica Blue joins Queensgate dining line-up
An Umami buffet restaurant is also scheduled to open later this year.
Black Sheep Coffee brews up Lakeside flagship
Franchise partner JAGH Group Limited operates the new outlet.
