All Five Guys articles
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InterviewsCustomer ownership emerges as delivery’s defining strategic battleground
Rising aggregator costs and fragmented customer journeys are driving a fundamental rethink of delivery strategy, with loyalty, personalisation and first-party channels taking centre stage, MCA’s Innovation Conference heard
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NewsBeef inflation and challenging trading hits Five Guys profits and like-for-likes
The burger chain saw EBITDA fall from £58m to £53m in 2025, though it noted that headwinds were partially offset by an increase in site numbers over the year
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Analysis & InsightCrossing the pond: What America’s restaurant invasion tells us about Britain’s next opportunity
Queues and social media hype may launch a restaurant brand, but only a transferable operating model delivers lasting success. As US imports battle for share in Britain, a growing number of UK operators could find the greater opportunity lies across the Atlantic.
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EventsMCA’s Restaurant Conference returns on 5 November
Popeyes, Prezzo, Gaucho, Pizza Pilgrims and Five Guys are just some of the brands speaking at the event on Thursday 5 November, with tickets available to book here.
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NewsFive Guys and Whitbread named for underpaying staff
Five Guys said the £54k underpayments identified by HMRC were caused by “technical differences in how payroll regulations were applied”, and have now been repaid
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NewsHawkstone Cider rolls out across Five Guys UK estate
The cider will sit alongside Hawkstone Premium Lager on the drinks menu at Five Guys, with the burger brand saying the listing reflects its focus on British produce
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NewsMCA’s Innovation Conference returns on 8 October
Hospitality operators already on the programme include Bill’s, WatchHouse, Azzurri Group, Heartwood Group, Five Guys and Nightcap. Save 10% by booking your early bird tickets before the 31 July.
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NewsMarcel Khan: ‘I leave Fulham Shore genuinely proud of what we achieved’
The group’s outgoing CEO has said his restructuring of the business returns both Franco Manca and The Real Greek to ‘a more stable and sustainable footing’
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NewsFive Guys Europe appoints new property director
Stephen Holloway joins the burger chain to lead its property team across the UK, France, Spain & Germany as it looks to expand across multiple channels
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Analysis & InsightFive Guys seeks new backers in polarised market
As Carphone Warehouse billionaire Sir Charles Dunstone looks to sell a stake in his burger business, Simon Brooke explores the business journey of the chain, its financial position, and how it fares in an increasingly competitive market and challenged consumer climate
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NewsFive Guys launches loaded fries
In a first for the premium burger brand, Five Guys has added a new item to its food menu, which will feature fries topped with cheese sauce, a ‘secret’ fry sauce, and up to 14 toppings of choice
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NewsFive Guys hunts for new investor to flip stake
Jointly owned by the entrepreneur Sir Charles Dunstone’s investment vehicle, a deal could value Five Guys’ European operation, which trades from nearly 300 sites, at up to £600m, Sky News reports
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Analysis & InsightAre drinks the way to Gen Z diners’ hearts?
The surge in popularity of drinks such as matcha and bubble tea among younger consumers has led QSR brands to give their beverage offers a glow up. Is it enough to entice them into their venues?
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NewsFive Guys profits down amid low consumer confidence
The European holding company of the premium burger brand posted a loss of £43m in 2024, driven by depreciation and non-cash charges
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NewsFive Guys secures £185m refinancing deal
The new debt agreement will provide financial headroom for the better burger chain until 2030, and will enable it to expand its estate, with a larger number of drive-thru restaurants understood to be part of the strategy, Sky News reports.
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Event NewsHospitality leaders embrace loyalty integration, kiosk innovation and AI
Representatives from over 20 operators convened for MCA’s roundtable at Hostech 2025, with a wide-ranging discussion spanning loyalty integration, back-of-house AI, and customer-centric kiosk strategy
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NewsFive Guys announces first airport location at Heathrow
The burger brand will open in Heathrow’s Terminal 5 later this year, offering a daytime and breakfast menu in a store with exclusive travel-friendly elements
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OpinionHow QSR and Michelin-starred restaurants can learn from one another
The stigma once attached to QSR has been replaced by admiration for their efficiency, precision and quality fit-outs, according to Brian Turner, F&B retail & leisure director at Blacksheep
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Weekend PressFive Guys: Reeves’s tax raid will cost £4m
The fast food chain’s CEO warns that higher staff costs following Labour’s Budget will impact its ability to invest in new sites, The Telegraph reports
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Analysis & InsightHow drinks are the focus of innovation in QSR
Launches like KFC’s Kwench and McDonald’s CosMc’s underscore how beverages are more than just add-ons, but a core strategy for driving growth, differentiation, and customer engagement