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UK 2024: Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the UK’s multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.
Social Media Wrap: Chaiiwala’s new Biscoff Milkcake; Gong cha launches new bakery desserts; EL&N’s limited-edition Moomin afternoon tea
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Badiani announced partnership with Italian chocolatier Slitti
The gelato brand will launch several new menu items that feature Slitti products.
% Arabica opens fourth outlet designed by Paris-based architectural firm Ciguë
The new outlet is located at Battersea Power Station.
England star Ellie Roebuck partners with DMH Brands to launch premium coffee brand Batch 26
The batch is named after her jersey.
Pizza Pilgrims is the 7th best pizzeria in the world
The pizzeria was also awarded Pizza of the Year 2024 for its Salsiccia e Friarielli pizza.
8 in 10 are dining out in Christmas survey reveals
Rewards-based promotions could be the secret to stimulating demand.
Social Media Wrap: Ole & Steen UK shares mince pie ice cream recipe; Las Iguanas new festive drinks; LEON launches Christmas gifting range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Tortilla to give out hundreds of free quesadillas to workers
A new research reveals that Brits prefer warmer options like toasties or quesadillas.
Auntie Anne’s sales trend upwards over 10%
This reflected the growing demand for its freshly baked, handcrafted pretzels.
Domino’s Pizza Group eyes £2b system sales with new franchise agreement
This will replace the current MoU with franchisees.
SSP Group plans profit recovery and margin growth in Continental Europe
This comes after it reported a ‘disappointing’ performance for 2024.
2 in 5 UK diners opt for deals in restaurant bookings
London emerged as the UK’s top hotspot for discount dining.
Fans give Papa Johns' new festive pizza thumbs up
They have also launched a new festive hot deal, with any large pizza for £12.
Regional differences shape UK restaurant distribution
Burger chains are evenly distributed whilst chicken chains cluster in suburban areas.
Doughnut Time Germany buys UK brand rights
The brand announced that it is looking for new partners in the country.