All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 10
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NewsIn pictures: Wendy’s unveils ‘future fresh’ restaurant design
The US burger chain is rolling out a new international design concept featuring a blue colour palette that pays homage to the brand’s roots
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NewsRise of GLP-1s ‘reshaping’ Britain’s hospitality industry
New research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows consumers on the weight-loss drugs cut back on alcohol, snacks and dining out
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InterviewsWendy’s: ‘Our long-term ambition for the UK remains unchanged’
The US burger chain, which recently marked five years since it relaunched in the UK, tells MCA it continues to see the opportunity for ‘expansive growth’ across the country
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NewsFast-food operators cleared in landmark HFSS ad rulings
Complaints against ad campaigns by Burger King, Domino’s Pizza, KFC, Papa Johns and Uber Eats were rejected after the ASA concluded the products featured were not classified as high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS)
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NewsEG On The Move completes acquisition of 85 UK forecourt sites
The addition of Prax’s petrol forecourt network provides further opportunities for the Zuber Issa-led group to expand its branded foodservice offering.
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NewsSoul Foods Group appoints new group CFO
Darren Keats brings more than a decade of experience in finance, corporate strategy, and business transformation to the group, which operates more than 400 franchise restaurants under the KFC, Taco Bell and Starbucks brands.
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InterviewsChopstix: ‘The French market offers a real opportunity for us’
The Asian QSR brand is planning to open between six and nine sites in France this year, following its debut in Paris in January, with further European countries being scoped out, MD Jon Lake tells MCA
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InterviewsRōti Modern Mediterranean sees potential for 70+ stores
The fast casual Mediterranean concept, which specialises in chef-curated, customisable bowls, has launched three dark kitchens in London and plans to open its first bricks-and-mortar unit by the end of 2026
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Analysis & InsightIs Taco Bell planning to launch Live Más café in the UK?
Taco Bell has launched the cult Mountain Dew Baja Blast across its UK estate, a move that could signal wider ambitions for its drinks-led Live Más café concept in Britain
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NewsBoparan partners with TRGC to open first UK airport site for Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens opened at Terminal 3 airside on 4 July, serving the brand’s menu of chicken tenders, sandwiches, wings, shakes, and 15 dipping sauces
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Analysis & InsightQSR seeing late night sales surge during World Cup
New data from Fourth shows late-night sales across the quick-service sector are increasing by more than 120% during weekday fixtures
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Pizza Hut’s return to Marble Arch, Darjeeling Express’ return to Soho, and new sites from Shake Shack, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and KFC
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NewsButchies placed in voluntary liquidation
The buttermilk fried chicken concept, founded in East London in 2013, has three remaining sites and has appointed Begbies Traynor as liquidator
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NewsChopstix Group swings to a profit
The Asian QSR group has reported a profit of £1.07m for the year to 31 December 2025 – up from a loss of £963k in 2024, with further expansion planned for the UK and Europe.
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NewsTaco Bell to bring Baja Blast to UK
The tropical lime-flavored soft drink, an exclusive Taco Bell partnership with PepsiCo, will launch nationwide tomorrow (30 June)
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NewsSwedish-based salad bowl brand Holy Greens to make UK debut
The group, which operates 30 sites across its home country, will launch its first London site in Canary Wharf with CEO Sabrina Jæger describing it as ‘an important step’
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Blend Family, KIBOU, Bancone, and more
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OpinionIs PizzaExpress too late to the fried chicken party?
In a move that sounds familiar, the casual dining chain is bringing a US fried chicken brand to these shores
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NewsDomino’s announces CEO succession plan
Russell Weiner is to retire as CEO of the pizza giant’s global business with Joe Jordan, currently COO and president of the US group, set to replace him
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NewsSmacks reports ‘strong momentum’ with Q1 system sales up 49%
The London-born QSR chain, which recently secured the backing of hip-hop duo Krept & Kronan, says it is accelerating its franchise recruitment programme off the back of the results