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Social Media Wrap: Chipotle launches protein menu; Yo! Sushi partners with 20th Century; LEON announces Spring menu revamp
Social Media Wrap: Chipotle launches protein menu; Yo! Sushi partners with 20th Century; LEON announces Spring menu revamp
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Tim Hortons UK&I logs 10% Christmas sales increase
System-wide sales reached £105m.
Chopstix opens Sunderland outlet, caps 2025 expansion
High-footfall strategy drives the new opening.
Fireaway reopens Chislehurst branch under new ownership
The new owner aims to restore its core pizza menu.
Tortilla relocates to larger Bond Street site in Leeds
The chain will open the new venue on 23 January.
Island Poké founder leaves 40 sites after 10 years.
The entrepreneur behind the 2016 street food startup confirms he is moving to an undisclosed next venture.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks viral Bearista UK launch; Coca-Cola abandons Costa Coffee sale;
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Papa John’s rolls out 55g protein pizza amidst protein craze
Six in 10 are actively incorporating more protein in their diets.
Wendy’s UK unveils £5 chicken Biggie Bag meal
The meal is available at all Wendy’s restaurants nationwide.
SIDES launches January all-you-can-eat wings promotion
The offer is available for dine-in at all SIDES UK locations except Wembley Boxpark.
YouMeSushi plans 14 UK openings in 2026
The company is seeking new franchisees as it continues its expansion.
Costa Coffee launches 90-seat café at Liberty Romford
The outlet is scheduled to open in early 2026.
Popeyes UK joins world’s happiest workplaces list 2026
The chain is in the top 15% of over 120,000 applicants worldwide.
Smacks Burgers expands as sales surge 50%
Annual revenue jumped significantly in 2025 following new site launches.
Fireaway floods UK with 5,000 free pizzas to break Blue Monday slump
Registration opened on 12 January via a dedicated sign-up page.
Subway marks Azerbaijan market entry
The brand has signed more than 10 master franchise agreements across EMEA since 2021.
Wasabi £10 deal targets high street traffic
Bold flavours and Biang Biang noodles headline a strategic move to capture more spend from budget-conscious diners.
