All QSR (Quick service) articles
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Weekend PressFlorian de Chezelles: ‘We’re only as good as the last salad we’ve made’
The co-founder of The Salad Project speaks to the FT about spotting a gap in the market to serve healthy lunchtime meals to London’s workers, and why he’s taking the brand to Paris
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the latest openings stories, including Wagamama’s first motorway services restaurant, Dishoom’s new Borough location and Flight Club’s Exeter site.
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NewsMcDonald’s UK&I appoints chief restaurant officer
Lee Homer was chief operating officer for McDonald’s Nordics as part of his role at Terra Firma Capital Partners, and has also held operational leadership roles at Waitrose and PizzaExpress
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NewsSides signs major Middle East franchise deal
The fried chicken brand from YouTube stars the Sidemen will open 51 restaurants across the region with the Al Kharafi Group, starting with Egypt and Kuwait later this year
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OpinionCan the culture wars fuel the rise of a new QSR brand?
Austin’s Dad is using dog-whistle politics and anti-woke ragebait to generate interest ahead of its bricks-and-mortar debut, which its relentless social media output suggests is imminent
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NewsItsu achieved group revenue of more than £200m last year
The group said it achieved an “impressive performance” within its grocery business, but growth in its high street sites was moderate, reflecting ongoing cost pressures on the consumer and high street footfall levels
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NewsJersey Mike’s confirms debut London site
The American sandwich brand will open on the former Spaghetti House site on Argyll Street, near Oxford Circus, in late autumn, the first of the four central London sites
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NewsMcDonald’s to host immersive butcher shop pop-up
Opening for three days in Shoreditch this month, The Counter pop-up will recreate a traditional high street butcher shop complete with butcher’s blocks, premium cuts of British and Irish beef and hands-on experiences
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NewsIn pictures: Black Sheep Coffee opens debut UK drive-thru
The fast-growing coffee shop chain opened the drive-thru at Townsmoor Retail Park in Blackburn
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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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NewsFireaway launches new convenience store format
The fast-growing pizza franchise has opened a concession inside Welcome Rickmansworth, which is already home to a Subway
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NewsHouston Hot Chicken among openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories including Dylan’s Philly Cheesesteaks’s debut, a second site for Houston Hot Chicken, and new locations for Bunsik, Dishoom and Din Tai Fung
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Arcade-backed burger brand Manna to launch standalone site
The restaurant will serve Manna’s full menu, including the double Manna and classic smash burgers, alongside sides including waffle fries
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EventsFull programme revealed for MCA’s Innovation Conference
Caffè Nero, The Salad Project, Knoops, Ennismore, Yard Sale Pizza, The Alchemist and Kerb are among the newly announced brands to be speaking at MCA’s cross-sector hospitality conference, dedicated to innovation, on Thursday 8 October
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NewsPopeyes launches debut rewards programme
Developed in-house, Popeyes Rewards will allow registered customers to earn 100 points for every £1 spent on eligible purchases, which can be redeemed against menu items.
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee to launch first UK drive-thru
It will be the coffee shop chain’s second location in Lancashire, with further sites already in development across the region
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OpinionThe HFSS ban might make QSR marketing better
How the new rules are forcing brands to build fame, not just promote food, Mark McCulloch writes
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NewsForget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold
Social media, personalisation and high margins are reshaping the beverage market, reports the BBC, prompting Starbucks and rivals to rethink their menus
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NewsWendy’s shares drop as Trian parks takeover plans
The US fast food chain’s stock price fell after its largest shareholder shelved plans to pursue a take-private transaction for the company
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the latest opening news, featuring a third QSR style site from PizzaExpress, John Lewis’ new Platter concept and Canadian sports brasserie LaCage’s debut UK opening