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Restaurants' at-home sales down almost 2% in December 2024
This was attributed to consumers’ shift towards going out.
Pret a Manger to debut in South Africa with first store in Johannesburg
South Africa will become Pret’s 20th international market outside of the UK.
Popeyes UK eyes over 45 restaurant openings in 2025
It targets to accelerate to more than 350 sites.
Social Media Wrap: GDK UK’s new Doritos Kebag; Ole & Steen’s Ultimate Chicken Club returns; Las Iguanas unveils Student Wednesdays
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Americana Restaurant buys Pizza Hut Oman franchise; Popeyes teases tequila brand collab; Former GoToFoods exec joins Panera Bread
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
KFC UK & Ireland appoints new General Manager
Rob Swain comes from KFC Global, where he has served as COO since 2022.
Creams Café expands with new Stevenage store
The new store will offer over 24 gelato flavours, along with a new range of hot chocolates.
Itsu restaurant future still unclear despite HWS rescue deal
The brand was acquired by Directional Capital.
QSR drive-thru rental prices outside UK towns seen overheating in 2025: report
The average drive-thru rent per sq. ft. is £50.
GAIL’s appoints Nick Ayerst as new managing director
He will be taking over at the end of March 2025.
Hospitality insolvencies jump by 29% MoM in November 2024
The monthly increase in insolvencies could be an early warning sign, RSM UK said.
Social Media Wrap: Domino's wearable beanbags; Krispy Kreme shares Lunar New Year offer; Chopstix unveils Savour Flavour menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Creams Café serves 3 new dessert-inspired hot chocolates
Each is priced at £4.75.
Chipotle explores plant-based tech in Plantible, CH4 Global minority investments
This aims to advance sustainable protein and climate solutions.
Caffè Nero achieves 9% sales increase during Christmas period
Weekly sales exceeded £9m for two consecutive weeks.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks plans layoffs; Yum! Brands names new KFC CEO; Shake Shack targets 1,500 more restaurants in the US
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
