All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 4
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Analysis & InsightCrossing the pond: What America’s restaurant invasion tells us about Britain’s next opportunity
Queues and social media hype may launch a restaurant brand, but only a transferable operating model delivers lasting success. As US imports battle for share in Britain, a growing number of UK operators could find the greater opportunity lies across the Atlantic.
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NewsTortilla bets on France turnaround as UK delivery sales drive growth
Tortilla has outlined an ambitious turnaround plan for its French business after narrowing its adjusted EBITDA loss, while reiterating confidence that delivery can act as a customer acquisition tool rather than cannibalise in-store sales in the UK
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NewsKFC UK&I system sales surge 7%
The fried chicken chain reported operating profit rose +2.1% to £95.9m in 2025, driven by strong customer demand
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NewsJersey Mike’s confirms three further London locations
The US-born sub brand has confirmed it will launch sites on New Oxford Street, Baker Street and Covent Garden’s Cranbourn Street following its forthcoming Soho debut
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NewsMcDonald’s UK&I appoints Danielle Harris as chief people officer
Harris brings more than 12 years of experience within the McDonald’s system, most recently serving as vice president of global people partner for corporate functions
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories including a new pub for Ardent, further international growth for Manna, and a new burger and Champagne restaurant in Notting Hill
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NewsGreggs defends manufacturing job cuts as part of efficiency drive
CEO Roisin Currie has defended plans to cut up to 740 manufacturing jobs, arguing that the bakery chain’s continued growth has created opportunities to consolidate production and improve efficiency across its supply chain
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NewsJollibee UK working to improve financial position as losses narrow
The Filipino fast food chain has reported an operating loss of £3.3m for FY25, down from £3.8m the year before, with the group forecasting further reductions in 2026 and 2027
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Analysis & InsightCan McDonald’s new strategy re-energise growth?
The fast food giant is looking to gain market share in chicken and beverages, defends its leadership in beef, while invest in its restaurants and AI operating system
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NewsGreggs to consolidate manufacturing with 740 job losses
The bakery chain delivered 7.7% sales growth in Q3 of 2026, supported by the successful launch of new products and more settled weather in August and September
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OpinionLimited time offers: too much of a good thing?
Valuable innovation strengthens what a brand is already famous for. Poor innovation sends a business chasing whichever flavour is trending that week, and distracts from the products that customers buy every day
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NewsPopeyes achieves 50% revenue increase in 2025
The fast-growing QSR chicken brand increased revenue from £119m to £178m, in the 52 weeks to 31 December 2025, driven by the addition of 44 net new openings during the period.
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NewsTortilla sees significant boost to like-for-likes from delivery sales
Total UK like-for-like sales up 13.9%, made up of a +6.5% uplift to in-store sales and +32.7% in delivery sales, in the 26 weeks to 28 June 2026.
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Analysis & InsightThe great footfall disconnect: where customers have gone and how to win them back
As pubs and restaurants battle a second consecutive year of declining footfall, data from Meaningful Vision reveals the formats, dayparts and demographics driving growth
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Weekend PressProfessor Green swaps charts for chicken as rapper expands fast-food venture
The rapper says lessons learned from the music industry are helping him build a fast-food business, as he opens the first dine-in site for restaurant brand Proper Good
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Weekend PressResidents campaign to break grip of bookies and chicken shops on west London high street
Uxbridge Road residents are campaigning for a more diverse mix of businesses, arguing the area has become dominated by bookmakers, fried chicken outlets, vape shops and mobile phone stores, the Financial Times reports
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NewsAtis further extends category offering with move into wraps
The brand, known for its salad bowls, is to begin rolling out the new four-strong wraps range from 6 October, alongside a refreshed autumn menu. It’s also lined up a new site in Bayswater, which is due to open in November.
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NewsJersey Mike’s founder backs UK growth with 400-store ambition
Peter Cancro dismissed concerns over rising operating costs in the UK, declaring there is an “unbelievable” opportunity for the brand, and predicting British consumers will embrace the chain’s hot subs
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NewsMcDonald’s focuses on chicken, AI and franchise investment to reboot growth
The fast food giant has unveiled a new long-term global growth strategy centred on expanding its share of the chicken market, deploying artificial intelligence across restaurants and providing billions of dollars in support to franchisees
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NewsCo-op axes standalone food to go stores
The mini stores serving breakfast meal boxes, a lunchtime deli selection, and pizzas cooked on demand were designed to take on the foodservice sector