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Pret A Manger swings back to profitability as chain gets boost beyond city centres

May saw revenue across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time.

Comptoir Group reappoints chairman after thumbs down re-election

The group’s founder called for Richard Kleiner and chief executive officer Chaker Hanna to step down from their posts.

Big Table Group to open two new Las Iguanas restaurants

The group, also the operator of Bella Italia and Café Rouge, extended its partnership with Center Parcs in 2021 with a new six-year deal.

Fridays’ first takeaway store concept partners with Dundee United and Dundee Football Clubs

Both collaborations will see digital content creation, player appearances, official merchandise, and featured branding at both teams’ grounds.

Icelandic snack bar concept Ísey Skyr Bar seeks UK franchisees

Paying homage to Icelandic heritage, the brand boasts healthy, tasty and fast snacks that have no added sugar and are high in protein.

Chains urged to improve buying discipline to tackle rising costs

Those who do so will be in the strongest position to keep their price increase to the minimum over the next few months, Lynx Purchasing suggested.

Papa John’s opens in Long Eaton

The opening follows recent ones in Castleford and Stourbridge.

Domino’s UK & Ireland CEO steps down

Dominic Paul will become CEO of Whitbread.

LEON opens second drive-thru restaurant

The chain is aiming to have 100 locations by the end of 2022.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Panera calls off SPAC deal; McDonald’s virtual camp; Taco Bell experiments with snack foods again

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

FULL LIST: Winners of the 2022 QSR Media UK Awards, powered by Red Bull

The UK’s best of the best QSR chains were lauded for their creativity, agility and overall performance.

QSR Media UK Conference & Awards now underway

Restaurant brand leaders have converged in Britain’s premiere live event for the QSR and fast casual restaurant industry.

Just Eat hikes restaurant commissions by 1%

The British market is exempted from the commission hike.

Just 6% of Brits order takeaway several times per week: YouGov

29% or three in ten Brits buy takeaway food less than once per month.

Black Sheep Coffee to make Liverpool debut

The opening is part of three new additions to Liverpool ONE’s F&B line-up.