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Heavenly Desserts launches limited-time protein menu
The new range targets customers interested in fitness and wellness.
Caprinos Pizza sees 14% rise in like-for-like sales in 2025
The chain eyes 20 new UK stores in 2026 and expansion into Europe and the Middle East.
Dum Dum Donuts opens new Brentford facility
This will support new store openings over the next five to ten years, with several planned for 2026.
Grocery meals gain share as restaurants feel the squeeze
Cost is the biggest driver, named by 28% of consumers.
Social Media Wrap: Caffe Nero introduces winter menu; Five Guys launch £10 deal; Costa Coffee teases new drink
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald’s UK&I unveils its new Secret Menu
The Chicken Big Mac, a previous Secret Menu item, has also returned.
Costa Coffee to debut first Matcha Latte line nationwide
The coffee chain also unveils seasonal menu and returning favourites.
Subway sees fermented flavours and texture driving 2026 menus
EMEA culinary outlook highlights flavour depth, sensory experience and value
Happy Meal goes artistic in McDonald’s and Crayola collaboration
The new campaign is available across EMEA, the UK, Asia, and Canada.
Weekly Global Wrap: Mixue debuts in the US; TGI Fridays UK to shut 20 sites; Krispy Kreme sells Japan unit
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Hero Brands posts £1.4m EBITDA for 2024
GDK's global system-wide sales were at £179.1m.
Greggs opens 600th franchise outlet
The company currently works with 14 franchise partners across the UK.
Fred Bakery opens second London site at Oxford Circus
It features a split-level layout and serves hot drinks and sourdough, amongst others.
Burger King UK receives additional funding from buyout firm—report
The brand plans to open an even split of company-owned and franchised sites.
Consumers slash spending on dining and takeaways
Nearly 60% of people would save a £5,000 windfall or use it to pay off debt.
Social Media Wrap: Chipotle brings back Lipotle giveaway; Krispy Kreme unveils special Christmas display; Caffe Nero launches partner giveaways
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
