All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 5
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OpinionWill Velvet Taco’s move into the UK be a smooth one?
The US brand, known for its vast range of globally inspired tacos, is landing soon on these shores. But its success is far from a given
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Analysis & InsightHigher prices the ‘new reality’ for hospitality
Within the fast food sector, burger concepts have recorded some of the highest menu price rises due to the increasing cost of beef, with coffee also one of the fast rising categories over the past two months, according to Meaningful Vision
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NewsFive Guys profits down amid low consumer confidence
The European holding company of the premium burger brand posted a loss of £43m in 2024, driven by depreciation and non-cash charges
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InterviewsChaiiwala: ‘We’re doing for chai what Starbucks did for coffee’
The Indian café group has seen strong like-for-like growth this year following sales growth of 35% to nearly £90m in 2024, CFO Abdul Piranie tells MCA
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NewsWendy’s UK increases sales
The QSR chain reported £33.9m turnover in 2024, amid plans for 150 new openings across Europe by 2028
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NewsChaiiwala sales near £90m, supporting global expansion ambitions
The Indian street food cafe concept grew sales by 35% in 2024 as it continues to work towards 500 openings in the next decade
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NewsGDK to open 30 sites in Ireland
The kebab chain will enter the Irish market this year through a master franchise agreement with Strava Group, with the first site to open in Dublin’s Liffey Valley
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InterviewsGerman Doner Kebab: ‘We’ve got the right formula’
CEO Simon Wallis speaks to MCA about new formats, territories, and occasions as the brand celebrates 150 sites and pushes closer to the £400m sales mark
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Greggs Outlet, How Matcha!, Pizza Pilgrims, and more
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NewsKFC UK profits climb, boosted by EG Group deal
Operating profit rose to £93.9m, up from £54.1m in 2023, boosted by its £2.1bn acquisition iof more than 200 restaurants from EG Group
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NewsBRG to open 50 Slim Chickens sites in 2026, underpinning growth
Turnover across Boparan Restaurant Group rose to £167.3m in 2024 (up from £159.6m), driven by Slim Chickens openings and operational improvements across the estate
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NewsFarmer J grows revenue by +50%
The field-tray concept, led by Jonathan Recanati, is expecting to open a further six sites in the UK in 2026, as well as a second site in New York.
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NewsPopeyes’ revenue growth highlights ‘incredible momentum’
The fast-growing QSR brand reported revenue of £118.9m in 2024 – up from £58.1m the previous year – driven by new site openings.
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NewsWingstop revenues reach £125m
Both new openings and strong sales from the existing estate contributed to the 2024 numbers, with the QSR chain aiming to reach 200 sites within five years
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NewsJollibee looking to restart UK expansion from 2026
The Filipino fast food chain – which operates 12 restaurants in the UK – has reported a loss after tax of £4.6m in 2024, but is still planning to “significantly increase” its number of UK openings
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NewsSubway: ‘Even big brands like us have to pivot’
The sandwich giant has noticed the market becoming more saturated, and is seeking to respond to trends and become a challenger brand
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OpinionValue strikes back: the new era of restaurant discounts
Discounting once defined UK casual dining before largely being phased out in the 2010s. Now, with affordability in focus, value-led offers are returning in new and more targeted forms
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including PizzaExpress, Sandwich Sandwich, Roxy Ball Room and more
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NewsZambrero appoints franchise development agents
Damian Bennett and Dawn Catherall, who both have more than 20 years’ experience frachising Subway, will drive expansion in the Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire regions
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Analysis & Insight‘Nobody pays full price for a takeaway pizza’: What’s behind Domino’s slump
Domino’s commands over half of the UK pizza takeaway market, but missed profit guidance, reduced openings, a sliding share price and pressure from investors is causing a headache for the brand. Simon Brooke explores what’s behind the dip in fortunes