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Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales up 2% in April but cost pressures stunt growth
Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales up 2% in April but cost pressures stunt growth
London still lags pre-COVID-19 trading, whilst sales up 3% beyond the M25.
McDonald’s earmarks £250m for restaurant redesigns
The upgrade programme includes redesigning McDonald’s kitchens and dining areas to further factor in digital sales channels and the company’s app.
Chopstix to ramp up franchising with new director appointment
It currently operates more than 75 restaurants across the UK, 22 of which are franchised.
Independent burger chain Fat Hippo opening first London site
This will be Fat Hippo’s fourteenth UK location.
Big Table Group appoints David Rust to new F&B director role
The new role will oversee menu planning and development across Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge.
Papa John’s opens store in Blaby
This is now the fifth Papa John’s in Leicestershire.
Neat Burger believes opportunity remains to innovate amidst recruitment crisis
Gemma De Vyea, the brand’s people and culture coach, is joining the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards this June.
Chart of the Week: On-premise, grab and go continues momentum
Delivery and drive-thru channels remain strong.
Honest Burgers collaborates with Maker’s Mark for new special
The collaboration is Honest’s third time collaborating with Maker’s Mark.
Slim Chickens to open restaurant at Liverpool ONE leisure complex
The outlet will encompass over 175 covers, including an al-fresco dining area.
Social Media Wrap Up: Tim Hortons’ lemonade refreshers; Crussh’s new salad trio; Neat Burger developing low-fat, plant-based patty
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
German Doner Kebab opens 100th UK restaurant
Now employing over 3,500 people, the brand boasts a development pipeline of 350 franchise units over the next seven years.
Foodservice sector inflation hits 13.6% YoY in March 2022
The figure is the highest in the history of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.
Chart of the Week: QSR spending ahead of pre-pandemic levels in February
Said spending was up 5.5% year-on-year.
Just Eat Takeaway.com, Domino’s ink exclusive trial partnership
The trial launches with 10 Domino’s owned stores across London, with a further 106 Domino’s franchise partner stores across the UK and Ireland becoming available on Just Eat by the end of the month.
Malaysian street food concept Roti King opens second restaurant
Its dishes are inspired from the childhood of its chef-owner Sugen Gopal.
Creams CEO steps down as majority shareholder increases stake
The co-founders will move away from the business’s day-to-day operations to focus their experience in “key” strategic areas.
