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QSR Media expands to the Middle East with launch of first conference
QSR Media expands to the Middle East with launch of first conference
The event will also feature the first QSR Media Middle East Awards.
Social Media Wrap: Slim Chickens multiple restaurant openings; Chatime launches booth at Comic Con; Greggs unveils a new bake
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's closes spin-off brand; Starbucks launch self-service kiosk; TGI Fridays overhauls menu
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Wasabi unveils new Summer menu
The new menu centres on an Omakase-style set meal.
Hospitality insolvencies climb to 826 in Q1
This represents a 3% increase from the previous quarter.
PizzaExpress opens second airport location at Edinburgh
Its first airport location opened at London Gatwick.
Santa Maria celebrates 15th year with pizza menu expansion
They have also collaborated with Bro Pizzeria to create the limited edition San Ciro pizza.
Greggs removes self-service fridges in some stores
Sandwiches are now behind the counter.
Tortilla after tax loss climbs to £3.3m despite UK like-for-like sales recovery
Group revenue grew to £68m in 2024.
4 weeks to go before the QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2025
Several industry leaders are going to be presenting and discussing the future of QSR.
Social Media Wrap: Last week for Shake Shack LTOs; Greggs unveils summer menu; Krispy Kreme half price near closing
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Greggs’ total sales up 7.4% in first 20 weeks
Like-for-like sales in company-managed shops grew by 2.9%.
The Big Table Group holds fundraising events for National Children’s Day
Employees took on physical and community challenges, from skydives to haircuts.
Subway strengthens Nordic presence in new franchisee deal
It aims to expand its presence in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.
Taco Bell offers free packaging for fashion resellers
Click & Collect customers can get free bags with any order for a limited time.
New Kansas BBQ Chicken Fries lead Burger King UK’s menu expansion
Additionally, the brand is also bringing back its Gourmet Kings Bacon Caesar range.
More than half put ingredients over price when picking sandwiches
It outpaced traditional drivers such as price (51%) and convenience (29%).
