All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 24
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NewsChopstix announces multi-unit franchise deal
The Asian QSR brand has announced a long-term franchise agreement with KK Foods SW Ltd, with the aim of developing a pipeline of stores across the southwest of England.
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InterviewsChopstix: ‘We haven’t come across a format that doesn't work for us’
MD Jon Lake speaks to MCA about proving the brand’s versatility, recovering like-for-like growth across its estate, and expanding brand awareness with the Chozen acquisition
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Analysis & InsightRetail channel driving growth in eating out market
The channel is forecast to grow by 5.3% this year to a value of £20bn as consumers switch to lower-ticket alternatives, Lumina Intelligence highlights in its new UK Eating Out Market Report
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Barburrito
Second in scale in the fast-casual Mexican market, MCA explores Barburrito’s journey, customer perceptions of the brand and whether the acquisition by TRG could give it a new lease of life
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InterviewsBodean’s founder keen to tap into £8bn sandwich market
Andre Blais is looking to secure a permanent site for his ‘tried and tested’ hot sub concept Gerry’s after raising c.£250k from investors
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Analysis & InsightConsumers opting to cook at home over restaurant meal
A fifth of consumers are even avoiding social plans that involve eating out, in order to save money, the latest Barclays card spending data has found.
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NewsChip shops battered by cost of cod put fried shark back on menu
UK fishing boats will be able to land Northeast Atlantic spur dog — or ‘rock salmon’ — after sustainability levels recover, the FT reports
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NewsBurger & Sauce signs five new franchisees
The business is looking to expand from its Birmingham base to Sheffield and Liverpool through its new franchise partners
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NewsMexican chain Boojum set for UK expansion
PricewaterhouseCoopers is to advise on its funding options ahead of an expansion into the British market at the end of the year, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsTim Hortons planning move into travel hubs
The Canadian QSR brand is looking to expand into transport locations as part of plans to open 25-30 sites this year, with “significant growth” planned thereafter
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NewsChopstix acquires Chozen Noodle
The Asian QSR brand has acquired competitor Chozen Noodle for an undisclosed sum, including all 27 of its sites in Motorway Service Areas
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NewsLeon adds to London estate
The brand has opened sites in Earls Court and Hanover Square this week, following other recent high-profile openings including Southbank, Battersea and Brixton.
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NewsMcDonald’s Raise the Arches campaign hits the right note
Recently launched in the UK, the marketing campaign – which never mentions the brand name – has been driving customer engagement
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NewsShake Shack to open 12th UK location
The business plans to open 25-30 licensed international restaurants this year, including the new Oxford Circus site, which is the first to fearture a vertically orientated kitchen
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NewsAwesome Chips eyes 50 UK sites
The new franchise operation is keen to build its current three sites into a nationwide business in addition to exploring opportunities elsewhere in Europe, founder Roni Dalal told MCA.
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NewsChopstix on track to reach century of sites
The pan-Asian QSR brand has just opened its second site in Norwich and is on target to reach 100 locations by the end of its current financial year.
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NewsMcDonald’s UK customers still attracted by its value
Despite the impact of high inflation and energy prices, consumers are still returning to the fast-food chain for “the value we offer”, president and CEO Chris Kempczinski has said.
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NewsWok & Go has ‘flurry’ of openings
The franchise business has opened five sites in recent weeks and has several more lined up as part of plans to reach 150 sites, founder Des Pheby tells MCA
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NewsMcDonald’s cheeseburger sees first price rise in 14 years
Food price inflation has forced the chain to raise the price from 99p to £1.19, with increases planned for other menu items
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NewsVAT hike hits McDonald’s UK sales
Despite the return of the 20% VAT rate, the fast food giant “continued to build QSR market share” in the UK, Kevin Ozam, CFO, McDonald’s Corporation said following its Q2 results update