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Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken posts 49% YoY sales surge in Q1
Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken posts 49% YoY sales surge in Q1
The group attributed the growth to demand for its core menu.
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Delivery drives UK restaurant growth as at-home sales rise 4% in May
Delivery now represents 14.2p of every £1 spent with restaurants.
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Houston TX Hot Chicken takes its heat overseas with UK debut
The hot chicken chain plans to open three UK locations in 2026.
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Menu innovation faces new test as QSR brands balance trends with operations
QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
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Operators deploy AI for sales and site selection
QSR brands are also finding uses for AI in franchisee recruitment.
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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.
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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.
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Restaurants must make visits ‘worth it’ as consumers become more selective
Consumers aren’t going hungry, but becoming more deliberate about eating out.
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Full list: Winners of the QSR Media UK Redcat Awards 2026
22 awards were announced.
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QSR marketing execs shift from discounts to culture, access and experiences
Community and cultural connections are becoming more important than transactional rewards.
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Chaiiwala holds back US push as it works to avoid ‘getting it wrong’
The chain is prioritising the right partners and locations before entry.
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KFC accelerates UK growth as chicken rivals pile in
CFO James Whitehorn said franchisee demand is supporting KFC’s 500-store expansion target.
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Order anxiety and menu overload are quietly reducing QSR sales
More choices isn't always better.
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Convenience, “dirty sodas” and GLP-1 shift reshape QSR growth opportunities
Consumers expect brands to show up where they are when they want them.
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Kiosk design can more than double transaction uplift in QSRs
Redcat's study found how menu layouts, bundles, and checkout prompts influence kiosk results.
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Starbucks cuts 180 corporate jobs in London and Hong Kong Hubs
It eliminated about 120 positions in London.
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Hospitality set for summer lift with VAT relief
Four in 10 families plan to go out more this summer due to the policy.
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