All QSR (Quick service) articles
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InterviewsWhich Wich: ‘We’re at the next chapter in our growth journey’
The US-founded customisable sandwich concept is finally beginning to roll out across the UK with master franchisee Rami Awada telling MCA there are seven openings currently in the pipeline
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Analysis & InsightKFC’s evolution is a ‘direct challenge’ to Wingstop’s core equity
The QSR giant is betting big on its £1.5bn UK investment, announcing major innovation, new look restaurants a fresh brand identity this week. Can the 70-year-old brand hold off challengers and remain the foremost authority on fried chicken?
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NewsWraps & Wings looks to shift away from delivery-led model as it unveils new look
The Eatphoria-owned brand says its new design has been created to transform the customer experience and better reflect its evolved identity as it targets 20 new openings in two years
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Analysis & InsightThe Salad Project: ‘We decided to build the best salad bar in the world’
The Salad Project has the momentum, financial backing and brand positioning to see off new entrants, MCA finds, as the fast-growing brand looks to transform the way consumers view the humble salad
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NewsBrava continues expansion of Pronto Pasta
The virtual brand is now available in more than 80 Prezzo Italian locations with further growth planned
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NewsYum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7bn
The US fast food group says the deal, which follows a strategic review of the struggling pizza chain, positions it for ‘long-term growth and shareholder value creation’
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NewsWagamama launches airport grab-and-go concept
The pan-Asian brand describes the format, which has just opened at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, as ‘a travel-first evolution of the Wagamama experience’
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NewsKFC unveils global menu innovation, modern restaurant design and fresh branding
Starting in the UK and Ireland, the menu revamp is centred around boneless chicken tenders and ‘crave-worthy’ dipping sauces including chimichurri ranch and hot honey habanero
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InterviewsYum! Brands: ‘There are untapped opportunities in unified systems’
Jatin Chandwani, chief product and growth officer for the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, told delegates at MCA’s Hostech that Byte by Yum! was developed to remove the need to integrate different tech solutions
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NewsKFC franchisee acquires 17 company-owned sites
FPG Foods has agreed to acquire 17 of KFC’s company-owned sites, across the south of England and London, as it looks to increase its estate to 50 restaurants by 2030.
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NewsPret to expand into major Canadian airports
The expansion of the sandwich giant’s Canadian presence forms part of its ongoing agreement with A&W Food Services
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NewsPopeyes partners with Applegreen to expand in Ireland
The QSR chain has entered a partnership that will see Applegreen invest €6m to open Popeyes restaurants in roadside locations across the Republic of Ireland
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NewsPopeyes launches new Cajun Crunch range
Amid growing competition in the chicken category, Popeyes has leaned into its New Orleans heritage to introduce a “louder, deeper” take on its signature shatter crunch
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NewsMB Chicken seeks master franchisee for England and Wales
The Canadian QSR chain, which launched in the UK in 2024, is looking for multi-unit and multi-brand operators as it accelerates its growth plans
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Analysis & InsightEating out frequency continues to rise
The most engaged age cohort remains the 25-34 demographic, who upped their share of occasions by +1.4ppts versus last year, to 24.3%, according to a new Lumina Intelligence report.
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NewsPret reports ‘strong start’ to 2026 following FY25 sales growth
The sandwich group says system sales rose 7% (8% in the UK) in the first four months of the year, supported by rising customer counts and continued estate expansion
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NewsCaprinos and Zinglet secure 50-site agreement to launch in Spain
The franchised pizza chain and hot chicken brand, both founded by Khalil Rehman and Gul Nawaz, will open their first sites in Barcelona this August
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NewsMcDonald’s submits plans to take over east London Poundland site
The proposed ’multi-million pound investment’ into Hornchurch could create more than 120 jobs, the Standard reports
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OpinionCan the government be swayed on VAT?
While calls for a permanently reduced rate of VAT for the hospitality sector are certainly not new, the voice of the sector has become louder on this issue in recent years in the hope the government will finally take action. Is #VATsTheProblem the answer?
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Shake Shack, Sticks’n’Sushi, Individual Restaurants, and more