All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 2
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Analysis & InsightLunch grows its share of delivery occasions
The daypart has grown its share of delivery occasions by 1.9ppts, to 19.2%, in the 52 weeks to 16 March 2025, a new Lumina Intelligence report has found.
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NewsWhich Wich kickstarts UK rollout
The fast-casual sandwich brand is set to open its second UK site on Fleet Street, marking the start of a renewed national expansion strategy
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NewsPopeyes to expand to travel hubs with SSP
The strategic partnership will see a pipeline of Popeyes restaurants open across UK travel hubs, starting at Birmingham Airport in summer 2025
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Analysis & InsightFootfall down with restaurants recording the biggest drop
Restaurant footfall fell by nearly 8% across January and February 2025 compared with last year, while footfall at pubs fell by 6%, according to new data from Meaningful Vision.
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NewsMcDonald’s UK & Ireland appoints new vice president of development
Mike Spencer joined the fast food giant last month, and is responsible for the leadership of the development function, including construction, estate management and acquisitions.
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NewsBlack Tap to open four UK sites in 2025
The US burger brand will open its UK flagship in London’s Soho this month, with plans to launch three additional UK sites before the end of the year
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NewsDoner Shack secures new multi-site franchisee in Scotland
The UK-born Berlin-inspired kebab franchise is to expand in its hometown of Glasgow following the agreement of a new three-site franchise deal.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Wingstop, Pasta Evangelists, Chipotle, and more
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NewsCarl’s Jr to make UK debut in Cardiff today
Brought to the UK by Boparan Restaurant Group, the American QSR chain is set to open at Cardiff’s St David’s shopping centre, serving burgers, tenders, and shakes
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InterviewsLeon prioritises digital loyalty as expansion gathers pace
The health-focused QSR brand is increasing investment in digital loyalty and customer retention as it accelerates domestic growth and international franchising, Mac Plumpton tells MCA
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InterviewsOodles Wok targets 10-12 UK openings annually
The pan-Asian brand is continuing to expand across the UK, with five new openings scheduled across April and May and a long-term target of 10+ new sites per year
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NewsWasabi founder to debut premium sushi concept Sushinoya
Dong Hyun Kim is set to launch a new high-quality grab-and-go sushi concept, with the first Sushinoya location opening at London’s St Pancras International later this month
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NewsKarali Group acquires Marugame Udon UK
Under the new partnership, Karali Group will lead the development of new Marugame Udon restaurants and has acquired and assumed operation of the existing estate, transitioning the brand from corporate-owned to a fully franchised model
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Analysis & InsightFunctional food and drink: the next growth driver in FTG
Food-to-go players are integrating targeted health benefits into their products to drive premiumisation and higher spend
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InterviewsChicken Shop: ‘We want to own London’
The premium QSR brand is doubling down on London as it prepares to open its eighth site in Canary Wharf – with further expansion in its sights
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NewsWendy’s on track to reach 50 sites this year
The QSR brand is to open five new sites in the coming months, as part of plans to open 150 restaurants across the UK and mainland Europe by 2028
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InterviewsMary Brown’s maps out UK clusters as it builds its international base
The Canadian QSR brand is stepping up its UK rollout and expects to reach 10 sites by the year-end
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EventsPICK.YOUR.OWN founder on scaling sustainable food-to-go
The premium salad concept is redefining food-to-go with a focus on sustainability and customer loyalty, rapidly building a following since its December launch
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InterviewsBenito’s returns to London with ambitious expansion plans
The fast casual Mexican chain is set to make a major comeback in London, with its first new site in the capital opening off Bishopsgate this Easter
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NewsBurger King UK seeks refinancing
Sky News reports the Bridgepoint-backed QSR chain is working with DC Advisory, seeking an additional £40m of borrowing capacity