All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 5
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NewsMcDonald’s faces backlash over new Cheltenham site
The fast food giant is facing opposition from 15 schools and a college over its planned restaurant in Cheltenham’s former TGI Friday’s site
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NewsKFC to relocate corporate HQ from Kentucky to Texas
Parent company Yum! Brands said the move would position the group for sustainable growth, albeit Kentucky politicians called on the company to rethink its decision
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NewsSubway launches new ‘spudway’ range
The sandwich giant is trialling a new range of jacket potatoes, freshly made in-store daily, with toppings including cheese, beans, bacon, tuna, and chicken tikka
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NewsGerman Doner Kebab expands into rice bowls
The QSR brand has introduced doner rice bowls across its 144 UK locations, as it looks to offer a high-protein, lighter alternative to traditional kebabs
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NewsPret CEO: franchising, AI, and the next phase of growth
Pret A Manger is accelerating its shift towards a franchise-first model, with CEO Pano Christou describing the move as a “real big bet” in the brand’s growth strategy
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NewsKFC opening flagship at The O2
The QSR brand is launching the 180-cover site next week, the first in a series of UK openings in 2025 in “key high-footfall locations”
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NewsBMJ investigates McDonald’s planning practices
A British Medical Journal (BMJ) investigation has found that McDonald’s has successfully overturned multiple council planning refusals in the UK by citing its healthier menu options and community contributions in appeals
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NewsPapa Johns boosts discounts with new loyalty scheme
Papa Johns has launched a refreshed rewards programme that offers a streamlined way to earn points and redeem them with ‘Papa Dough’, a flexible discount system that acts as in-store credit
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NewsSoBe Burger expects to have 50 restaurants by 2026
The Miami-inspired burger concept is accelerating UK expansion with the backing of Sessions, with plans to open three restaurants a month and reach 50 by the end of 2025
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Weekend PressThe fast foods top chefs secretly love
From Egg McMuffins to a cheeky Nando’s, The Telegraph asks chefs to reveal the their go-to takeaway choices
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NewsGDK reveals ambition for 300 UK sites by 2030
The QSR kebab brand has extended its deal with Extra Motorway Services, and is actively looking for further opportunities with Network Rail following its opening at London’s Victoria last week, CEO Simon Wallis tells MCA
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NewsM.A.K. Halal’s franchise expansion boosts growth
M.A.K. Halal has reported a 17% rise in lfl sales over the past year as it continues to expand its franchise network, strengthening its position in the UK’s fast-casual halal market
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NewsWingstop to open 20 new restaurants in 2025
Wingstop UK has revealed plans to open more than 20 new sites across the UK in the coming year, with at least ten confirmed by the end of June
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NewsKFC UK & Ireland appoints new general manager
Rob Swain is being promoted to general manager from 1 March 2025, with Meg Farren becoming president of North America at Yum! Brands’ sister company, Taco Bell
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InterviewsCarl’s Jr: 'Our vision is to be a top choice in QSR'
David Moffat, the new head of Carl’s Jr’s UK operations under the Boparan Restaurant Group, speaks to MCA about the brand’s strategy for entering the UK market and its growth plans.
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NewsChick-fil-A partners with Applegreen for Northern Ireland launch
The US-headquartered QSR brand will open at Applegreen’s Lisburn South motorway service area on the M1 later this month, and Templepatrick on the M2 in March
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Weekend PressWhat is on the UK menu for Chick-fil-A?
America’s third-largest restaurant chain is about to open five sites as part of a $100m investment in Britain, The Times reports
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InterviewsHas Chipotle’s time in the UK finally come?
Having taken a decade to find its feet in the UK, the US burrito brand is at last starting to establish itself as a major QSR player on these shores
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NewsHonest to launch Smashed concept at Liverpool Street Station
The premium burger group will relaunch its restaurant near London’s Liverpool Street Station later this year as the first site under its new QSR concept
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Analysis & InsightLocation vs Brand Delivery: Getting the balance right
Compromises can be necessary when fitting a brand into a given location, but operators should be wary of making trade-offs which impact the guest experience, team delivery and ultimately the return on investment of the site, Jay Heathcote writes