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Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King CEO unveils his least favourite menu item; KFC tests new protype; Wendy's sales surge in meme-stock rally
Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King CEO unveils his least favourite menu item; KFC tests new protype; Wendy's sales surge in meme-stock rally
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Best Food Logistics takes on Slim Chickens UK distribution
The deal covers nationwide logistics and supply chain services across the UK.
SpudBros expands Express network with new Nottingham launch
The opening is one of 15 new locations planned for this year.
Bow Street cuts kids menu prices after VAT change
Wildwood reduced prices to £6.95, whilst dim t prices were down to £7.85.
Tampopo trims kids’ menu prices, adds teen options
It runs daily from 25 June to 1 September 2025.
Burger King UK cuts kids’ meals to £3.49 in Summer price drop
The offer covers the full King Jr. children’s meal range.
Honi Poke brings Moana-themed poke bowl to UK locations
This comes ahead of the film’s 10 July UK release.
Taco Bell launches Baja Blast in the UK for the first time
The rollout begins with a limited launch at Taco Bell’s Baker Street restaurant in London.
Bunsik grows UK footprint with Plymouth debut on 3 July
It would be their largest site to date, at approximately 2,000 sq. ft.
Greggs takes Bitesize format to London Bridge Station
The opening has created 16 jobs in the local area.
Booker brings Summer savings with new food and drink guide
Booker has also expanded its Food to Share range with three new items.
Chaiiwala expands menu with solo meal box and sharing platter
The launch follows rising demand for Indian street food across new occasions.
Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken posts 49% YoY sales surge in Q1
The group attributed the growth to demand for its core menu.
Delivery drives UK restaurant growth as at-home sales rise 4% in May
Delivery now represents 14.2p of every £1 spent with restaurants.
Houston TX Hot Chicken takes its heat overseas with UK debut
The hot chicken chain plans to open three UK locations in 2026.
Menu innovation faces new test as QSR brands balance trends with operations
QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
Operators deploy AI for sales and site selection
QSR brands are also finding uses for AI in franchisee recruitment.
