All QSR (Quick service) articles
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InterviewsWhich Wich eyes travel hubs and multi-channel growth
The brand is preparing to open a second UK site in Fleet Street this June – a dual-floor location designed to support dine-in, delivery, and catering operations
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NewsLunch outperforms dinner during Easter weekend
Lunchtime bookings accounted for 56% of all reservations on Easter Sunday and Monday, compared to just 28% for dinner, according to the latest Zonal data
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InterviewsSides to appoint UK MD and target 14 UK stores
The QSR brand launched as a cloud kitchen concept in 2021, now operates six brick-and-mortar sites and aims to reach 14 by the end of the year, CEO Robin Mehta tells MCA
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Chopstix, YouMeSushi, Greene King’s The Sherlock Holmes and more
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NewsNew wave of government costs puts hospitality recovery at risk
The UK hospitality market saw marginal outlet growth over the past year, but stability is under threat, according to the latest CGA by NIQ report
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NewsChipotle sees ‘great progress’ in UK and Europe
CEO Scott Boatwright said the brand was seeing strong margins in the UK and western Europe, after a slowdown in growth in the wider business
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NewsSIDES to open first international site in Singapore
The viral fried chicken brand is set to make its international debut with a new store opening in Singapore this June
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InterviewsPhat Buns targets 20 UK sites
The fast-growing burger brand aims to operate 20 UK sites by the end of 2025 and has begun international expansion with two openings planned in the UAE
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Afrikana, Pret A Manger, RedCat Hospitality, and more
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NewsGreggs reports strong progress on sustainability targets
The bakery chain has published its 2024 sustainability report, outlining progress against the targets set out in its five-year sustainability plan, which runs until the end of 2025
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InterviewsSessions targets 10 Chick‘n’Sours’ sites and Ivan Ramen UK debut
The growth platform is targeting around ten Chick‘n’Sours’ delivery locations by the end of 2025, as part of an expanded partnership with Deliveroo, COO Jack Anderson tells MCA
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InterviewsBoss Pizza lines up eight locations
The independent pizza delivery chain has confirmed 70 franchise partners to support its ambitions to grow to 50 sites across the UK, CEO Ajmal Mushtaq tells MCA
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NewsWingers announces 50-site ambition
The 14-strong chicken specialist reported a 40% rise in like-for-like net sales during the first quarter of 2025, with plans to reach 50 sites by 2027
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NewsDomino’s reports progress on carbon reduction and nutrition strategy
The pizza group has outlined progress towards its environmental and health targets, and set new goals for 2025
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including GDK, Giraffe, Buns From Home, and more
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InterviewsMcDonald’s UK&I: ‘Innovation, growth and development continues to be priority’
The fast food chain remains focused on its goal to open 200 restaurants over the next four years as well as the ’reimaging’ of its UK & Ireland estate, McDonald’s’ new vice president, development, Mike Spencer tells MCA.
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NewsCUPP targets global expansion with moves into Pakistan and Dubai
The bubble tea brand is expanding internationally, with new franchise partnerships set to bring the brand to Pakistan, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region
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NewsSpudBros launches franchise Express concept
The fast-casual brand has launched a new restaurant and takeaway franchise concept in partnership with Taster, as it looks to expand across the UK
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NewsCarl’s Jr. Cardiff ‘most successful European opening to date’
The US fast food chain saw more than 200 transactions within the first hour of trading, with operator Boparan planning to open 100 sites within four years
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NewsJersey Mike’s Subs eyes UK for expansion
The 3,000-strong American sub sandwich concept, backed by Blackstone, is looking to amp up its global growth plans