Djan Magbanua
Costa Coffee brings back the Maple Hazel Iced Latte
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.
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.
Loyalty is no longer a ‘nice to have’—analyst
93% of promotions in Q1 were made through mobile apps.
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.
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.
Gong cha adds dessert to hook Saudi customers
Each bowl is topped with tapioca pearls and its signature milk foam.
Social Media Wrap: PAUL trials limited-time loyalty promo; Five Guys opens flagship in Westfield; PizzaExpress launches unlimited pizza promo
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Aussie chain's billion dollar goal; US Burger King offers cheapest coffee; Popeyes four-store launch in Mumbai
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weak consumer confidence flattens delivery and takeaway sales growth in June
The first half of 2024 saw muted sales growth for the sector.
Carl’s Jr announces location of second UK restaurant
The restaurant will open in September.
McDonald’s cuts over 2,000 jobs despite profit jump
Turnover also dip from £1.83b in 2023 to £1.82b in 2023.
Domino’s expansion slows amidst franchisee caution
The group also cut its profit forecast for the year.
