All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 4
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InterviewsCRG targets 10 Mowchi sites by end of 2025
The Asian street food concept is set to reach 10 UK sites by the end of the year, with four to five openings planned in the near term
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NewsWendy’s reports sales dip, updates full-year outlook
The American QSR chain is the latest to report a sales decline due to economic uncertainty, and has changed expectations to reflect the challenging consumer environment
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Wetherspoon, Dishoom, Knoops, and more
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NewsCUPP unveils Express format for rapid boba expansion
The compact grab-and-go units are aimed at convenience retail, gyms, service stations, restaurants, holiday parks and more and promise fast setup and return on investment
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InterviewsAfrikana to reach 25 UK sites this summer, eyes international growth
The City Restaurants Group brand is set to open around ten sites a year going forward, managing director Matthew Wood tells MCA
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InterviewsSlice & Dice: ‘We could have ten sites by the year-end’
The EHG business is gearing up to expand its New York-style pizza concept following early signs of success and growing demand for pizza by the slice
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NewsMcDonald’s reports UK like-for-like sales decline
The fast food giant said the 1% decrease in comparable sales within its International Operated Markets reflected mixed results across the markets, and was primarily impacted by negative comparable sales in the UK.
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NewsWingstop: UK acquisition demonstrates ‘industry-leading returns’
The global business is seeking similar investments, having reinvested $75.4m into the newly formed entity after Sixth Street’s acquisition of Wingstop UK
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Analysis & InsightHalal QSR is growing – but how are brands navigating the complexities?
While some operators are embracing the shift, others remain cautious, with challenges over operational complexity, consumer sentiment, and commercial strategy
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InterviewsWhich Wich eyes travel hubs and multi-channel growth
The brand is preparing to open a second UK site in Fleet Street this June – a dual-floor location designed to support dine-in, delivery, and catering operations
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NewsLunch outperforms dinner during Easter weekend
Lunchtime bookings accounted for 56% of all reservations on Easter Sunday and Monday, compared to just 28% for dinner, according to the latest Zonal data
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InterviewsSides to appoint UK MD and target 14 UK stores
The QSR brand launched as a cloud kitchen concept in 2021, now operates six brick-and-mortar sites and aims to reach 14 by the end of the year, CEO Robin Mehta tells MCA
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Chopstix, YouMeSushi, Greene King’s The Sherlock Holmes and more
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NewsNew wave of government costs puts hospitality recovery at risk
The UK hospitality market saw marginal outlet growth over the past year, but stability is under threat, according to the latest CGA by NIQ report
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NewsChipotle sees ‘great progress’ in UK and Europe
CEO Scott Boatwright said the brand was seeing strong margins in the UK and western Europe, after a slowdown in growth in the wider business
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NewsSIDES to open first international site in Singapore
The viral fried chicken brand is set to make its international debut with a new store opening in Singapore this June
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InterviewsPhat Buns targets 20 UK sites
The fast-growing burger brand aims to operate 20 UK sites by the end of 2025 and has begun international expansion with two openings planned in the UAE
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Afrikana, Pret A Manger, RedCat Hospitality, and more
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NewsGreggs reports strong progress on sustainability targets
The bakery chain has published its 2024 sustainability report, outlining progress against the targets set out in its five-year sustainability plan, which runs until the end of 2025
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InterviewsSessions targets 10 Chick‘n’Sours’ sites and Ivan Ramen UK debut
The growth platform is targeting around ten Chick‘n’Sours’ delivery locations by the end of 2025, as part of an expanded partnership with Deliveroo, COO Jack Anderson tells MCA