Jilliane Rae Manuel

UK’s QSR market to reach $44.01b by 2029

The market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.25%. 

Wendy’s Restaurants UK turnover surges 50% to £31.9m in FY2023

The company’s gross profit also increased to £8.5m. 

Velvet Taco to open its first UK location in Soho

The new store will commence in spring of 2025. 

Chipotle expands their halloween tradition Boorito to Europe for the first time

They will give a £6 and €7 entrée offer in the U.K. and France, respectively. 

Doner Shack relocates head office for US launch

The brand recently showcased at a franchise expo in the US.

YO! attains Safe to Trade certification

YO! and its brands including Panku, Bento, and Mai Taiko, have also joined the scheme.

Swiss group acquires majority stake in Chopstix

This aims to accelerate growth and innovation for both QSRP and Chopstix. 

Starbucks announces expansion with two new coffee farms

The new farms are located in Guatemala and Costa Rica. 

Costa Coffee and Five Acre Wood Special School launches 'FAWrient Express' train café

It will provide a space for interaction, collaboration, and skill-sharing for pupils with special educational needs. 

Creams Café launches the new ‘The Toasty Treats’ menu

It will be available on 15 October to all branches nationwide. 

Frankie & Benny’s announces new menu and look

The refreshed menu has gone back to its New York-Italian inspiration. 

Boswells and Heavenly Desserts to launch in Festival Place

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has also secured investment from wagamama.

wagamama launches new menu

One of the new standouts is the hot honey-fried chicken and hot sweet fried vegan chicken.