Djan Magbanua
People want experiences – but not at the cost of food & beverage
People want experiences – but not at the cost of food & beverage
I wrote recently on the subject of the relative importance of the F&B offer, the service standards and the environment in the dining out sector. This was in response to some current thinking that suggests when dining out consumers no longer have the food and beverage offer as a priority and are instead seeking ‘experiences’. I have said I don’t think that is the case, but that’s another article. So how does this thinking translate into what is ostensibly the transactional world of QSR?
Phat Pasty reveals 2024 festive range
The new range focused on being attractive to the free-from market.
Promotions trend in casual dining revealed
The number of promotions in casual dining rose by 25%.
London cafe brand EL&N makes India debut
The cafe is located in Jio World Plaza.
Why Subway is betting on non-traditional locales in its Europe expansion
The brand is set to open 10,000 restaurants.
Weekly Global Wrap: Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey promo returns; Trump serves fries at McDonald's; Pizza Hut debuts personal pan pizza kiosks
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Special price offers surge as the most popular promotional tool for QSRs
It accounts for 79% of dine-in formats and 53% in the delivery sector.
Sticks’n’Sushi appoints former Azzuri group exec as CFO
His expertise is in M&A, capital markets, and corporate strategies.
Bubbleology opens two new sites
The brand aims to reach over 50 sites in the next 12 months.
Weekly Global Wrap: US french fry supplier shutters plant; Popeyes adds Ghost Pepper sauce in sandwiches; Pizza Hut launches squid ink pizza
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
GAIL’s open in Elephant Park
The location is home to a mix of eclectic mix of independent brands.
UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed
The share of in-restaurant price promotions was at 86% in H1.
Popeyes announces Gildersome restaurant opening
The news follows the launch of its Wakefield restaurant.
TGI Fridays confirms rescue deal but shutters 35 restaurants
The closures resulted in 1,012 redundancies.
Costa Coffee announces limited-time holiday menu items
Two favourite holiday menu items are returning.
Lola’s opens in Greenwich
The new site will launch as a grab-and-go concept.
Social Media Wrap: Popeyes visits Red Bull's gaming tournament; Wimpy unveils new treat; Domino's Garlic and Herb dip returns
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
