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Social Media Wrap: Sandwich Sandwich heads to UAE; Caffe Nero names international barista competition winner; PAUL adds overnight oats to bruch
Social Media Wrap: Sandwich Sandwich heads to UAE; Caffe Nero names international barista competition winner; PAUL adds overnight oats to bruch
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Black Sheep Coffee to open new Ann Street outlet in Belfast
This marks the chain’s second Belfast branch in eight months.
Tampopo offers ‘Kids Eat Free’ for this half term
It applies to children aged 12 and under, though drinks and desserts are not included.
McDonald’s UK&I finds Gen Z driving change in food language
Family remains the biggest influence on Gen Z’s food vocabulary.
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 19% to 265 in August 2025
Insolvencies were also down slightly from 271 a year earlier.
HOP Vietnamese returns to expansion
The chain also plans to open four more UK sites by 2026.
Auntie Anne’s brings back the Cheesy Mini Dogs
It will only be available until 7 December.
Sides announces menu overhaul
The revamp comes as Sides plans to double its UK presence and expand overseas.
SushiDog to open first Midlands restaurant in Birmingham’s Bullring
The new kiosk-style site will include a space for about 25 diners.
Luxury bakery brand Donutelier returns to the expansion trail
The brand will have four locations by the end of 2025.
Five Guys UK net profit slumps to £1m in 2024
Gross profit stood at £162.3m.
Just Eat tenders 16.3 million more shares amidst delisting
JET will trade for the last time on 14 November before delisting on 17 November.
Scottish Bakers raises over £7,000 for MS Society
The funds will support MS research and care in the UK.
Donutelier expands London presence with two new sites
The new sites are located on the Strand and Oxford Street.
GDK to open Elephant & Castle and Cobham Services sites
The two new openings are expected to create around 60 jobs.
Chaiiwala opens new café at Staines’ Two River Retail Park
The new site is part of the chain’s plan to reach 500 global outlets within ten years.
Sandwich Sandwich to make international debut with first UAE store
The outlet is set to open in Q1 2026.
