All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 4
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NewsPopeyes announces entry into Ireland
The team behind Popeyes UK have secured a master franchise development deal, with an initial site opening in Blanchardstown, Dublin, and a further pipeline of additional restaurants across the country already secured, including an additional Dublin ‘megastore’
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NewsInsomnia Cookies MD steps down
Ben Lacey has left to join Padel Project as CEO, which has plans to build 1,000 courts in the UK
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Analysis & InsightValue, velocity and the cross-Atlantic polarisation cycle
As hundreds of QSR franchises file for bankruptcy protection in the US, Robert Ancill explores what this advance notice mean for the UK market, which is facing up to the impact of structurally elevated labour and food costs entrenched in their P&L
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NewsTransformation efforts help grow Papa Johns UK sales
The pizza delivery chain has reported UK growth of 7% in Q4 2025 with CEO Todd Penegor saying the performance benefited from ‘transformation work’
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NewsPizzaExpress launches Mac & Wings delivery concept
Rolling out next week with Deliveroo, the concept aims to capitalise on the huge consumer demand for chicken
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NewsEatphoria grows sales to £24m
The hybrid QSR group has reported a 26% rise in total system sales with like-for-likes up 13%
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NewsIRO Sushi launches joint venture programme
The QSR chain has partnered with a leading high street bank to finance joint-venture franchised stores as it looks to accelerate its UK expansion strategy
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NewsGDK focused on efficiency as it gears up for UK expansion
The QSR kebab chain is looking to open 25 UK sites this year, with investment in money-saving technology a key priority in the face of increased labour costs, chief executive Simon Wallis explains
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NewsLeading QSR and casual dining brands join forces to launch Sustainable Chicken Forum
The new cross-industry initiative is designed to drive further improvements in chicken welfare while balancing sustainability, net zero ambitions and long-term supply resilience
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Wetherspoon’s plans for Shaftesbury Avenue, rapper Professor Green’s fast food venture, Megan’s launch in Windsor, and more
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InterviewsDoner Shack: ‘The US is our most important territory for expansion’
Co-founder Sanj Sanghera says the Berlin-inspired QSR brand has signed dozens of franchise agreements for the US and is also exploring options for company-owned sites across the pond
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NewsSides plan 15 more this year
The fried chicken chain from YouTube sensations The Sidemen is committing to new UK openings after witnessing “incredible momentum”
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NewsWendy’s sees strong sales in Scotland amid poor Q4 performance
The QSR brand’s international business grew by 6.2%, with 59 new openings, while global sales were down 10%, with hundreds of U.S. sites earmarked for closure
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Analysis & InsightInvestors cheer salud! to return of Tortilla founder
Brandon Stephens has stepped back into the CEO role at Tortilla with a powerhouse team of hospitality leaders, where he will be looking to build on early European forays into France, improve its food offer, and build a refreshed brand that resonates with a contemporary consumer
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NewsInternational continues to drive growth at RBI
The owner of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes, Restaurant Brands International achieved 6.1% like-for-like sales growth in Q4.
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Analysis & InsightHow hospitality is embracing employees with learning disabilities
Brands such as Chopstix and Pizza Pilgrims have been working to offer some of the 1.3 million people in England with learning disabilities meaningful employment. MCA explores the barriers those with additional needs face, and the benefits of more inclusive and supportive hiring practices
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NewsMcDonald’s UK beats quarterly sales plan with strong Q4
The fast food giant closed 2025 with one of its strongest quarters in recent years, delivering 8.5% comparable sales growth in Q4 and more than 10% sales growth in the marketplace
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NewsKFC to increase annual spend on British chicken to almost £100m
The fast food giant says only boneless chicken will now be sourced from other markets after adding wings to the list of products it sources from British farms
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Analysis & InsightEating out volumes fell in the last quarter
Overall market penetration fell by 1ppt in the 13 weeks to 28 December 2025, compared to the same period the previous year, despite some operators reporting record trading over the festive period, according to Lumina Intelligence.
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Analysis & InsightSubway ‘struggling to define itself’ in competitive QSR sector
Following the brand’s $9.6bn acquisition by Roark Capital, the sandwich chain has failed to capitalise on the momentum in the wider quick service sector. Simon Brooke examines where the UK & Ireland business has lost ground to its rivals