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Comptoir Group reports £1.37m loss in 2025
Comptoir Group reports £1.37m loss in 2025
EBITDA inched up to £1.1m in 2025 from £0.8m in 2024.
McDonald’s UK&I breakfast gets a fiery upgrade this May
A new breakfast wrap is also being added to the lineup.
Hospitality insolvencies set to rise further as cost pressures intensify
Analyst expects more restructuring as taxes, inflation and demand weigh on operators.
McDonald’s launches nationwide paid work scheme for UK youth
The scheme will be run through franchisees and prioritise areas with fewer opportunities.
Bunsik expands to Southampton with Westquay Food Court opening
The first 100 customers will receive a free corn dog on a first-come, first-served basis.
Burger King UK chases marathon runners with post-race Whopper offer
The campaign draws on a broader trend tied to the UK’s increase in recreational running.
Honey Chicken returns to Chipotle UK after strong 2025 run
The item will also be offered as part of the chain’s High Protein Cup for the first time.
Creams Café files trademark for ‘Froffle Toast’ launch
This move aims to secure ownership before similar versions appear.
B Bagel highlights delivery as core channel reshaping operations
Building tighter operational systems and training ensures delivery quality mirrors in-store execution.
UK fast-food’s cheapest items are getting more expensive faster
More than half of the leading brands recorded declining performance.
Less than two weeks left to nominate at the QSR Media UK Awards 2026
18 categories are now open for nominations.
Social Media Wrap: Burger King partners with Pringles; Caprinos launches Detroit-style pizzas; Shake Shack features Manchester mural artist
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Sticks’n’Sushi launches Japanese Rice Lager with Mikkeller
It features light rice and citrus flavours, a mild sweetness, and a clean finish.
KFC drops 60-piece Popcorn Chicken bucket for £5.99
It is available until 17 May, whilst supplies last.
Health trends, experiential dining reshapes Britain’s foodservice industry
British foodservice industry is valued at £71b.
Franco Manca to undertake a CVA
The group cites higher payroll taxes, no rate relief, and higher UK VAT than in Europe as the reason.
Fast food pricing pressures intensifies as traffic weakens
Growth has been largely because of new openings instead of visit frequency.
