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UK averages 2 restaurant closures per day in H1
UK averages 2 restaurant closures per day in H1
The hospitality industry is now 14.2% smaller than before the pandemic.
Mowgli opens first restaurant in Norwich
Diners during the opening week will get to try its signature Chat Bombs.
PAUL launches premium takeaway breakfast and lunch meal options
This comes amidst higher demand for premium deals.
Social Medi Wrap: Krispy Kreme partners with Crocs; PAUL launches an ice cream croissant; GDK answers Waitrose cheeky ad
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Restaurant operator Tasty to rebrand as Bow Street Group
The company also announced plans to raise £9.25m.
Shake Shack posts 20% YoY rise in licensed revenue in Q2
Adjusted EBITDA rose by 24.8% to $58.9m.
Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils 'new' restaurant for Netflix tie-up; McDonald's to double down on AI by 2027; Starbucks shutters pick-up only stores
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Chopstix expands to Huddersfield with new King Street location
The move is part of the chain’s push to grow in busy high streets and travel hubs.
Ole & Steen to give away half a million slices of cinnamon social
The giveaway aims to encourage more customers to use the brand’s app.
Greggs shutters 56 restaurant as pre-tax profit falls 14.3% in H1
Earnings per share came in at 45.3 pence.
wagamama upgrades student promo for SQA Results Day 2025
The move also pushes students to sign up for the brand’s loyalty programme.
Mexican chain Zambrero eyes 100 restaurants in the UK
The brand recently announced the launch of its franchise recruitment programme.
Social Media: Caffe Nero partners with oatmeal bar brand; Wimpy unveils Latin-inspired summer menu; Shake Shack introduces regeneratively grown flour in buns
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Burger King launches BBQ Bundle to capitalise on summer barbecue dining trends
The campaign targets Brits frustrated by failed BBQs, offering a flame-grilled alternative.
Wasabi looks to expand despite profit dive
The brand also cut over 100 jobs.
The Salad Project to open two new sites in August
The new locations will be in Victoria and Southwark.
April wage hike drives higher F&B costs in June
Foodservice price tracker saw a 2% month-on-month increase.
