News
Costa Coffee brings back the Maple Hazel Iced Latte
Costa Club members have a chance to try it before the official launch.
Hospitality insolvencies eased but remained historically high
1,706 accommodation and food service companies closed in H1 2025.
Subway names three new regional presidents
This move aims to boost growth, franchisee profitability, and customer experience.
YO! expands menu with new kids’ bentos and Chicken Katsu Bao
It has introduced a delivery-exclusive Spice Bag.
Bakery manufacturer Finsbury Food Group buys Lola’s Cupcakes
Lola’s will still be led by Asher Budwig.
Greggs to trial ‘bitesize’ concepts in September
The new, smaller-sized bakeries will still have all of Greggs' iconic menu.
Social Media Wrap: GAIL's partner with Sunny Runners; LEON unveils new sauces; Wimpy reveals summer menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
The Sushi Co opens in Tower Bridge
The launch follows recent openings in Brighton, Harringay and Hampstead.
Burger & Sauce to open in Merry Hill
This marks the final addition to Merry Hill’s leisure quarter.
AI helps QSRs cut energy use and boost standards
Automation can reduce costs but challenges remain in ROI.
Chaiiwalla opens first service station format cafe
The format is launched via a pop-up that will be opened for three months.
Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King to close last urban restaurant in Hong Kong; US fast-food chain saw sales jump after Bitcoin payment adoption; Little Caesars use robots for deliveries in LA
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Pizza chain Alley Cats opens third restaurant in Westbourne Grove
To mark the opening, head chef Francesco Macri has added some US-inspired dishes.
Bakery retailer Wenzel’s signs first-ever franchise deal with Southern Co-op
The first franchise store opens in Guildford on 10 September.
Santa Maria unveils revamped Ealing site
The site will be reopening on 28 August.
Chopstix launches ‘small box’ outlet at Butlin’s Skegness
The modular unit measures just over 20 sqm.
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