All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 10
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InterviewsMaguro to launch UK’s largest Korean BBQ as Bunsik readies two new openings
The London-based operator behind Korean QSR Bunsik will open the Korean BBQ restaurant in Manchester in September, with a new flagship for Bullgogi
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Welcome Break, Dishoom, Big Mamma, Wingstop, and more
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InterviewsBreaking Brands to expand Which Wich and Coyote Ugly
Under a new multi-unit franchise agreement with Which Wich, Breaking Brands is planning a national rollout, while also targeting up to five additional Coyote Ugly sites across the UK
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NewsMarket Halls appoints Dan Hills as MD and CEO designate
Market Halls has appointed former Laine Pub Company MD Dan Hills as its new managing director and CEO designate, as the five-strong food hall group aims to double its estate
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NewsShake Shack UK reports £1.6m profit amid expansion
Diverse Dining reported a profit of £1.06m for the year ending 31 December 2024, compared to a £764k loss the previous year
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OpinionHonest Burgers and the revolving CEOs
A survivor of the burger restaurant specialists, Honest has ambitions to quadruple its estate and roll out a QSR smashburger spin-off. But is its difficulty in keeping hold of its CEOs holding back its expansion ambitions?
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Heartwood, Pick & Cheese, Brunning & Price, and more
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Weekend PressRevealed: The war over Britain’s fried chicken future
A fried chicken war has broken out in the UK after two American restaurant chains hired private detectives and lawyers to fight over Britain’s fast food future
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Bunga, Urban Pubs & Bars, Wetherspoon, Wingstop, and more
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NewsGreat British Doner aims for 100 in five years
The new doner concept is actively recruiting franchisees with the aim of providing fresh, quality kebabs at scale
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NewsKFC continues hunt for UK&I units
More than 50 locations are slated to open this year, as part of a £1.5bn investment to increase the chain’s estate by 500 sites over the next decade
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NewsGolden nuggets: chicken solidifies its dominance of the US food chain
Cost-cutting by consumers and trendy high protein diets are driving sales like never before
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NewsTaco Bell to open 30 Live Mas Cafés by the end of 2025
The US fast food chain is expanding its indulgence-focused café concept across California and Texas
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Speedboat Bar, The Evolv Collection, Emerald Hospitality Group, and more
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InterviewsThe Sushi Co pushes toward 100 sites
The 21-strong business will expand considerably over the next five years, with a long-term goal of becoming the UK’s #1 fast casual sushi concept, co-founder Raheel Choudhary tells MCA
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NewsGDK ups investment in kitchen automation
The doner kebab chain is trialling robotic meat shavers, with a view to rolling them out within the next year, in order to boost productivity and keep labour costs down
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NewsHow a new wave of food-to-go operators are premiumising lunch
In the latest episode of MCA’s Takeaway podcast series, founders from Atis, The Salad Project, Sandwich Sandwich and Yolk share how they’ve built loyal followings with bold menus and transparent sourcing
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken kickstarts nationwide expansion
The cult fried chicken brand confirmed more details about its forthcoming Birmingham and Manchester sites, which will open in July and August respectively
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NewsCarl’s Jr confirms further six restaurants
The Boparan-operated QSR chain recently launched its ‘most successful European opening to date’ in Cardiff, with Swansea, Manchester, Southampton, Bristol, York, and Leeds to follow
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Flat Iron, Base Face Pizza, Kapital, and more