News
Hospitality insolvencies down by 12% in April
Higher levels of insolvencies may return due to a downturn in trade.
Wingers expands presence with new Andover and Rotherham outlets
This brings the chain’s total number of UK locations to 16.
Food-to-go brand atis introduces new catering feast
The offering includes chicken or vegetarian feast sets designed to serve 10 to 12 people.
Social Media Wrap: PizzaExpress celebrates International Pineapple Day; Slim Chickens holds after party for movie premier; Frankie & Benny's 1,000 burger giveaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
The Beefy Boys to open new store in Westgate Oxford
The new location will open this September.
Weekly Global Wrap: Wendy's partners with chips brand; Chick-fil-A named most satisfying fast food; Burger King tours Japan on a food truck
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
AI-powered cameras help QSRs catch service failures
Vision-enabled operations prevent small service issues from escalating into costly brand damage.
Social Media Wrap: Caprino's opens 109th restaurant; LEON's playful twist on new menu offer; Frankie & Benny's unveils new burger range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Hospitality F&B cost climbs again in April
Global commodity market volatility and supply chain disruptions were the main drivers.
Popeyes UK to give away 10,000 ice cream
The brand aims to commemorate the Summer Solstice.
Black Sheep Coffee launches first site in North Wales
The new site is operated by a local franchise partner.
wagamama announces first UK restaurant opening for 2025
The new restaurant is located in Cotswolds.
KFC parent appoints new CEO
The new CEO is the current Chief Financial & Franchise Officer of the group.
Auntie Anne’s rolls out new store design to attract younger consumers
The new design features a new pretzel logo, dropping the brand’s long-time halo.
New summer menu lands at McDonald’s UK&I
The headline addition is the Big Arch burger.
Chipotle spices things up with new Adobo ranch dip
Chipotle Rewards members can try it for free on 17 June.
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