All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 3
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Vagabond, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Professionals at Play, and more
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NewsAaron Moore-Saxton departs Sides
He has stepped down as MD of the fried chicken chain after less than a year in the role
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NewsDozens of hospitality companies recognised in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2026
Dishoom, Moto, Bella Italia and Ardent Pub Group are among the 60 hospitality businesses to feature on the 2026 UK list
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NewsSmacks to launch first travel hub site
The London-born QSR chain, which recently secured the backing of hip-hop duo Krept & Kronan, will open a location at Morden Underground Station in July
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Analysis & InsightHow hospitality is integrating AI assistants into the workplace
Virtual assistants to support staff and enhance the customer experience are becoming more prevalent across the sector, but, as delegates at MCA’s Hostech Conference were told, adoption remains a challenge
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Analysis & InsightPopeyes: ‘Our control of the basics has enabled us to scale’
The fast-growing fried chicken chain’s CTO, David Carey, told MCA’s Hostech Conference that the unification of different tech systems is a big focus as the group continues to scale
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NewsTortilla pushes ahead with double-digit growth
The fast casual Mexican restaurant group reported like-for-like sales growth of 12% across its UK estate in the 20 weeks ended 17 May, credited to improvements in food quality, branding, and guest experience
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NewsUS chain Go Greek Yogurt to make UK debut
The yogurt bar and café concept will launch its first UK bricks and mortar site in London’s Mayfair under plans to grow its estate to 50 locations globally by 2027
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Analysis & InsightPizzaExpress looks to prove new QSR concept
The casual dining juggernaut has entered the quick-service market with a small-scale high-tech restaurant in London’s Brixton that could provide the blueprint for a new expansion strategy
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NewsHop Vietnamese confirms Tottenham Court Road opening
The new location will span 2500 sqft and accommodate 60 diners, with plans for additional locations across the UK by the end of 2026
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NewsCaprinos co-founders launch new chicken concept
Khalil Rehman and Gul Nawaz, co-founders of the 120-strong Caprinos Pizza chain, have debuted Zinglet - a QSR chicken brand with plans to scale to at least 15 locations over 12 months
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NewsDiscounting helps lure diners as consumers prioritise value
Data from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows more than 50% of Gen X and nearly half of all consumers would be encouraged to visit a hospitality venue by discounting incentives
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NewsFranchise group PBV targets 30 sites within five years
The newly launched multi-brand operator is targeting growth across several concepts including Shah’s Halal Food, Smashville burgers, Tikka Nation, and Pizza 1889
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NewsPapa Johns UK sales accelerate further
The pizza delivery chain has reported UK growth of 11% in Q1 2026 driven by strong operational execution, enhanced customer experience and increased media investment
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NewsMcDonald’s Corporation: ‘We feel really confident we have strong leadership in the UK market now’
The fast food giant has said recent changes to its UK senior leadership team have been ‘instrumental’ to building confidence both internally with franchisees and externally with consumers
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NewsInternational expansion drives RBI to beat expectations
The US company which owns Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons reported system-wide sales growth of 6.2%, including 11.1% for its international business
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NewsJohn Vincent injects £2.5m in loans into Leon
Administrators are publishing details of a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) which will leave Leon as a “smaller but stronger business”
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NewsCarl Clarke steps back from Chicken Shop following Kitchen Ventures deal
Clarke said it ‘felt like the right time to move on’ from the fried chicken group and will now be focusing on the growth and development of his Disco Brands platform
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NewsGreggs launches new healthier options in summer menu refresh
New pastas and salads appear on the menu as the retailer looks to appeal to health-conscious customers, as well as cater to a growing number on weight-loss medication
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NewsIn pictures: Pret opens first drive thru in Warrington
Launched in partnership with Motor Fuel Group, the shop marks a new trial format for the food to go operator as it continues to grow its estate