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December inflation raises fears of higher prices in UK's hospitality sector: report
December inflation raises fears of higher prices in UK's hospitality sector: report
December also saw the highest monthly jump since June 2024.
Pret A Manger cancels plan to double its monthly subscription fee
Subscription fees will continue to be priced at £5 per month.
Costa Coffee introduces tea to Costa Express machines
It will be available at selected machines across high streets, petrol stations, and travel hubs.
Popeyes UK offers new Saucin’ Wings range
The new range starts at £5.99 each.
Auntie Anne’s to open in Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Its launch date is on 15 February.
Inside Yum! Brands' new integrated tech platform Byte by Yum!
At least 25,000 Yum! restaurants are utilising the platform.
Wingers opens in Wellingborough
This follows its launches in Congleton and Stafford at the end of 2024.
Wingstop UK to debut in Liverpool
It is set to open this spring.
Weekly Global Wrap: US chain adds egg surcharge; Burger King unveils game-day Whopper; Former KFC Turkey operator files for bankruptcy
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Crêpeaffaire rescued out of administration after Crepe Trading sale
Quantuma negotiated the sale of seven of Crêpeaffaire’s nine-owned retail sites to Crepe Trading.
QSR Media UK Awards 2025 nominations to open soon
18 awards will be given to the top brands.
Social Media Wrap: Starbucks Pistachio latte range; Subway partners with Doritos; wagamama visits Vietnam
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks to reduce 30% in its F&B offerings in the US
It was not specified whether international locations would be affected as well
The Nero Group reports 13.6% YoY sales growth
Caffè Nero reported sales of £185.4m, up by 11.4%.
The Big Table Group announces partnership with children’s charity Dreams Come True
This will see the hospitality business’s major brands engage in vital fundraising activities.
Little Caesars unveils new snack in Super Bowl LIX ad in the US
The brand is the official pizza sponsor of the NFL.
McDonald’s UK & Ireland collabs with Stormzy for its first Famous Order
It will be available on 12 February for £7.99.
