All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 4
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Yard Sale Pizza, Rudy’s, Bunsik, and more
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NewsFireaway continues to grow international presence
The pizza franchise business is set to make its Dubai debut in the coming months and has a second site in Portugal under construction
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NewsJohn Vincent: Weight loss jabs are an opportunity for Leon
The Leon boss also called government tax rises for the sector ’incredibly toxic’, and warned quality would decline as a result
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InterviewsSmacks Burgers & Chicken: ‘The intention from the outset was always to scale massively’
The London-born QSR chain is plotting expansion across the UK as well as internationally in the Middle East and the US after partnering with global franchise consultancy Presman & Colard
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NewsMcDonald’s boss predicts beverage innovation as a big trend for QSR in 2026
McDonald’s chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski says he also expects fibre to be a big area of focus for QSR operators in the year ahead
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NewsJames Gould-Porter departs Island Poké
Gould-Porter has left the group he founded a decade ago following its sale last year to rival brand Honi Poke
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Analysis & InsightJanuary sales scramble – why more and more restaurants are turning to discounting this new year
Discounting has long been a strategy used by operators to overcome the post festive holiday slump, but why do the cuts feel even deeper and more widespread this year?
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Analysis & InsightConsumers exercise caution over Christmas
Participation in the eating out market was down during December, driven by inflation and stagnant consumer confidence, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightPremiumisation and innovation to push coffee & sandwich market value to £13.3bn
Robust turnover growth in the branded bakery-led segment is helping to grow the market’s wider value, new data from Lumina Intelligence shows
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NewsJersey Mike’s Subs signs franchise agreement to expand into UK and Ireland
The US brand is looking to become a major player in the QSR sandwich market with ambitions to open 400 locations across the two countries
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InterviewsCaprinos in negotiations to grow international footprint following overseas success
Co-founder Khalil Rehman tells MCA the franchise pizza business is in negotiations to expand to two further countries, with further openings in Ireland and Pakistan also planned this year
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InterviewsHow Eatphoria is aiming to cement itself as a leader in multi-brand hybrid restaurants
The newly formalised group behind fast food brands including Wraps & Wings tells MCA it is planning accelerated expansion across the UK following a recent multimillion-pound investment
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Weekend PressWhere Labour’s business rates blow will hit hardest
As Rachel Reeves considers backtracking on changes in her budget to the rateable value of commercial properties, The Times reveals which UK areas will suffer most
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NewsDum Dum Donuts returns to expansion trail following relaunch
The artisanal doughnut brand says it has the capacity to open 10 or more sites per year following the recent launch of a new bakery and innovation hub in Brentford
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NewsTrade unions accuse McDonald’s UK of violating guidelines over harassment claims
The fast-food chain has said it is ‘reviewing the information and considering next steps’ after a group of five trade unions submitted a complaint to the UK National Contact Point
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NewsWenzel’s swings to a loss amid high street pressure
The family bakery and sandwich chain revealed a 7% decrease in sales to £63.4m for the year ended 31 March 2025
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NewsKrispy Kreme launches matcha range
The doughnut brand is partnering with Steven Bartlett-backed challenger PerfectTed on matcha lattes and doughnuts, as it seeks to capitalise on booming demand for the green tea beverage
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NewsSubway expands vegan range
The Smashed Falafel Sub will be trialled in 300 UK stores from today (7 January) until 24 March, which will be rolled out alongside a six-piece side portion of falafel bites
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Analysis & InsightFive Guys seeks new backers in polarised market
As Carphone Warehouse billionaire Sir Charles Dunstone looks to sell a stake in his burger business, Simon Brooke explores the business journey of the chain, its financial position, and how it fares in an increasingly competitive market and challenged consumer climate
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NewsPopeyes launches refreshed savers menu
The fried chicken brand’s new Shatter Crunch Savers range features 28 items with prices starting at £1.99