All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 7
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InterviewsYum! Brands: ‘There are untapped opportunities in unified systems’
Jatin Chandwani, chief product and growth officer for the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, told delegates at MCA’s Hostech that Byte by Yum! was developed to remove the need to integrate different tech solutions
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NewsKFC franchisee acquires 17 company-owned sites
FPG Foods has agreed to acquire 17 of KFC’s company-owned sites, across the south of England and London, as it looks to increase its estate to 50 restaurants by 2030.
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NewsPret to expand into major Canadian airports
The expansion of the sandwich giant’s Canadian presence forms part of its ongoing agreement with A&W Food Services
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NewsPopeyes partners with Applegreen to expand in Ireland
The QSR chain has entered a partnership that will see Applegreen invest €6m to open Popeyes restaurants in roadside locations across the Republic of Ireland
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NewsPopeyes launches new Cajun Crunch range
Amid growing competition in the chicken category, Popeyes has leaned into its New Orleans heritage to introduce a “louder, deeper” take on its signature shatter crunch
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NewsMB Chicken seeks master franchisee for England and Wales
The Canadian QSR chain, which launched in the UK in 2024, is looking for multi-unit and multi-brand operators as it accelerates its growth plans
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Analysis & InsightEating out frequency continues to rise
The most engaged age cohort remains the 25-34 demographic, who upped their share of occasions by +1.4ppts versus last year, to 24.3%, according to a new Lumina Intelligence report.
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NewsPret reports ‘strong start’ to 2026 following FY25 sales growth
The sandwich group says system sales rose 7% (8% in the UK) in the first four months of the year, supported by rising customer counts and continued estate expansion
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NewsCaprinos and Zinglet secure 50-site agreement to launch in Spain
The franchised pizza chain and hot chicken brand, both founded by Khalil Rehman and Gul Nawaz, will open their first sites in Barcelona this August
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NewsMcDonald’s submits plans to take over east London Poundland site
The proposed ’multi-million pound investment’ into Hornchurch could create more than 120 jobs, the Standard reports
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OpinionCan the government be swayed on VAT?
While calls for a permanently reduced rate of VAT for the hospitality sector are certainly not new, the voice of the sector has become louder on this issue in recent years in the hope the government will finally take action. Is #VATsTheProblem the answer?
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Shake Shack, Sticks’n’Sushi, Individual Restaurants, and more
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NewsAtis, SushiDog and Farmer J join list of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies
All three placed in the latest Sunday Times 100 for the first time, while Wingstop once again ranked as the fastest growing restaurant group in the UK
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InterviewsDave’s Hot Chicken: ‘We’re under no illusion there will be a new kid on the high street’
As the UK brand matures, marketing director Keyana Mohammadi acknowledges the hype won’t last forever - but emphasises that longevity and product matter more
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NewsSubway promotes Ahmed Rawi to director of business development, EMEA
Rawi joined the sandwich giant as head of franchise performance in September 2024, with his previous experience including AmRest, Papa Johns, and KellyDeli
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NewsMcDonald’s announces new strategy for restaurants
The fast food giant is looking to “elevate taste and quality”, “unlock better experiences and productivity,” and “redefine hospitality”, CEO Chris Kempczinski has said
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InterviewsChaiiwala market mapping suggests potential for 800 US sites
The former global CEO of KFC is advising on the Indian street food café’s expansion across the pond, with the business also targeting a further 400 UK locations over the next decade, it told The Grocer.
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NewsBrava to roll out delivery-only concept Pronto Pasta
CEO James Brown tells MCA the virtual brand, which operates out of Prezzo Italian kitchens, is set to go live across more than 40 sites following a successful trial phase
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NewsYum! in talks to sell Pizza Hut
The US fast food group is in exclusive discussions to sell the struggling pizza chain to Connecticut-based private equity firm LongRange Capital
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NewsTaco Bell gears up to launch Live Más loyalty programme
Speaking at MCA’s Hostech conference, marketing director Lucy Dee described the shift away from a points-based system towards a more experiential platform