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Operators deploy AI for sales and site selection

QSR brands are also finding uses for AI in franchisee recruitment.
48 minutes ago

QSR founders warn scaling up can expose the cracks in a growing brand

SushiDog, B Bagel, and Urban Baristas share the operational lessons behind rapid growth. 
1 hour ago

UK fast food growth fuelled by openings as existing stores lose traffic

Chains increased their footprint by 2.2% in 2025, adding 1,169 outlets. 
2 hours ago

Restaurants must make visits ‘worth it’ as consumers become more selective

Consumers aren’t going hungry, but becoming more deliberate about eating out.
2 hours ago

QSR marketing execs shift from discounts to culture, access and experiences

Community and cultural connections are becoming more important than transactional rewards.
3 hours ago

Chaiiwala holds back US push as it works to avoid ‘getting it wrong’

The chain is prioritising the right partners and locations before entry.
4 hours ago

KFC accelerates UK growth as chicken rivals pile in

CFO James Whitehorn said franchisee demand is supporting KFC’s 500-store expansion target.
5 hours ago

Convenience, “dirty sodas” and GLP-1 shift reshape QSR growth opportunities

Consumers expect brands to show up where they are when they want them.
7 hours ago

Kiosk design can more than double transaction uplift in QSRs

Redcat's study found how menu layouts, bundles, and checkout prompts influence kiosk results.
7 hours ago

Chicking expands Scottish presence with new Clarkston opening

The chain aims to open three more Scottish restaurants within the next month.
16 hours ago

Weekly Global Wrap: Yum China buys Pizza Hut China; McDonald’s revives fried apple pie; Taco Bell expands fajita lineup

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
18 hours ago

Wasabi launches 'British Sushi Time' campaign to encourage outdoor lunch breaks

Nearly 46% of UK employees reportedly eating lunch at their desks,
3 days ago

Caprinos Pizza sales rise 15% during World Cup opening week

Demand driven by late-night and post-midnight orders
3 days ago