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Delivery and takeaway sales flatten in April as good weather brings people outdoors
Delivery and takeaway sales flatten in April as good weather brings people outdoors
Operators hope that momentum returns this summer.
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress launch £1 pizza deal; Pret A Manger partners with beauty brand; ASK Italian unveils rewards app
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Could weight loss drugs disrupt UK’s foodservice industry?
Other industry headwinds like the cost-of-living crisis continues to change consumer behaviour.
Chopstix to debut in Brighton
The new restaurant features updated store designs and operational changes.
Little Dessert Shop opens first dark kitchen in Preston
This comes amidst a rise in sales in the delivery and takeaway market.
wagamama responds to demand for customisation with new summer menu
New dishes include a build-your-own donburi and low-calorie noodle options.
TGI Fridays blends tradition with tech and breakfast
The brand leverages its rewards app and breakfast range to target new diners.
Pizza Hut kicks off Champions League weekend with half-price deals
This will be available only for delivery or collection.
Subway extends jacket potatoes Spudway trial until September
A rise in sales and customer visits was seen at its trial sites since February.
Bleecker Burger expands to Soho
This is the brand’s eighth site since its launch.
Gong cha targets 10,000 stores with global expansion
The bubble tea maker is scaling operations and boosting franchise partnerships overseas.
KFC to spend £1.49b in UK and Ireland growth plan
This will create 7,000 jobs.
Auntie Anne’s UK leans on bold branding to grow in tough times
The brand is embracing innovation, franchise agility, and a playful image to expand across the UK and Ireland.
Expert sees slowing growth, rising prices, and fierce competition in the QSR market
American chicken chains have increased their presence in the UK.
Social Media Wrap: Slim Chickens multiple restaurant openings; Chatime launches booth at Comic Con; Greggs unveils a new bake
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Wasabi unveils new Summer menu
The new menu centres on an Omakase-style set meal.
Hospitality insolvencies climb to 826 in Q1
This represents a 3% increase from the previous quarter.
