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762 UK hospitality businesses closed in Q1 2026 as industry struggles to absorb rising costs
762 UK hospitality businesses closed in Q1 2026 as industry struggles to absorb rising costs
Recurring reasons for closures are weak late-night trading and less consumers drinking.
PizzaExpress boosts sales to £112m in Q1
On a full-year basis, the group’s full-year revenue is flat at £440m.
Smacks Burgers eyes 15th store at Morden transit hub amidst UK expansion
The company is aiming to sign at least 25 new sites in the UK over the next 18 months.
Just Eat for Business launches Sandwich Sandwich across London network
Over half of UK consumers say they are eating sandwiches out of home more often.
Chuku’s Chop Stop debuts at London's BOXHALL
Dishes include vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
Auntie Anne’s expands retail footprint in Ireland with fifth location
This is part of its UK&I strategy.
Wendy’s taps ex-Potbelly CEO Robert Wright as new chief
He also held positions at Charleys Philly Steaks, amongst others.
Bow Street’s Wildwood rolls out new menu nationwide
A similar menu refresh is now underway ahead of summer.
Traditional menus lose appeal as global flavours dominate, report says
Korean, Filipino, Taiwanese and Middle Eastern dishes are gaining traction.
Tampopo keeps £16 secret menu running until end-June
The offer is available Sunday to Friday before 6 p.m. and daily after 9 p.m.
Emilia’s Crafted Pasta to open new site on Tottenham Court Road
The restaurant will seat 55 diners indoors, with 25 additional seats on a covered terrace.
Popeyes drives RBI's international push as unit growth set to outpace domestic by 350%
Restaurants are expected to grow around 3% to 4% this year.
Tortilla flags £2.5m accounting irregularity in French business
The brand is also restructuring its business in France.
Social Media Wrap: QSR brands pokes fun at Spotify's new logo; Auntie Anne's launches new limited-time offer; Chaiiwala partners with actor Tez Ilyas
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
SpudBros launches new express store in Barnstaple at petrol forecourt
The new store will be giving away a free spud to the first 100 customers.
Paul launches first collection of summer drinks with seasonal bites
Individual patisserie starts at £2.50.
Go Greek Yogurt enters the UK market with London site launch
It will be opening a 620-square-foot site on South Molton Street.
