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‘A star in our crown’: Taco Bell int’l president says the UK is poised to have several hundreds of restaurants ![]()
The chain is set to open its 100th store this month.
6 days ago
‘A star in our crown’: Taco Bell int’l president says the UK is poised to have several hundreds of restaurants
The chain is set to open its 100th store this month.
6 days ago
Just Eat hikes restaurant commissions by 1% ![Just Eat hikes restaurant commissions by 1%]()
The British market is exempted from the commission hike.
1 day ago
Just 6% of Brits order takeaway several times per week: YouGov ![Just 6% of Brits order takeaway several times per week: YouGov]()
29% or three in ten Brits buy takeaway food less than once per month.
1 day ago
Black Sheep Coffee to make Liverpool debut ![Black Sheep Coffee to make Liverpool debut]()
The opening is part of three new additions to Liverpool ONE’s F&B line-up.
1 day ago
Four Slim Chickens restaurants to open on July 4 ![Four Slim Chickens restaurants to open on July 4]()
This will bring the fast casual brand’s UK portfolio up to 26 sites.
1 day ago
Delivery, takeaway sales dip YoY as British cities return to growth ![Delivery, takeaway sales dip YoY as British cities return to growth]()
Combined sales in May 2022 were 29% below the level of May 2021.
1 day ago
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Castleford ![Papa John’s opens restaurant in Castleford]()
The company continues to call for prospective franchisees interested in running a multi-unit Papa John’s franchise.
1 day ago
KFC partners with food distribution company to give free meals to vulnerable people ![KFC partners with food distribution company to give free meals to vulnerable people]()
The scheme will be rolled out to the majority of its restaurants by the end of the year.
1 day ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s tightens franchising rules; Chick-fil-A’s ‘express’ drive-thru; First Chipotle store seeks union ![Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s tightens franchising rules; Chick-fil-A’s ‘express’ drive-thru; First Chipotle store seeks union]()
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
5 days ago
Store expansion up in past three months ![Store expansion up in past three months]()
Most store openings were seen in Victoria, a GapMaps report revealed.
5 days ago
Wendy’s New Zealand franchise up for sale ![Wendy’s New Zealand franchise up for sale]()
The chain has 22 restaurants in the market.
6 days ago
Roll’d added five new items to supermarket range ![Roll’d added five new items to supermarket range]()
The chain’s founder and CEO said the total range has generated over $3 million retail sales value in the past 12 months.
Papa John’s opens store in Stourbridge ![Papa John’s opens store in Stourbridge]()
The chain continues to seek persons to operate multi-unit franchises.
Fridays promotes kids’ menu in new campaign ![Fridays promotes kids’ menu in new campaign]()
‘Sundaes with Sunday’ marks brand ambassador Ferne McCann’s first activation.
Pret A Manger to expand in UAE ![Pret A Manger to expand in UAE]()
Up to 20 new shops are expected to open across the country in the years ahead.
Megan’s earmarks £5m for staff ![Megan’s earmarks £5m for staff]()
The group says they are on track to play a “key role in numerous neighbourhoods” by the end of 2022.
Store expansion up in past three months
5 days ago
Wendy’s New Zealand franchise up for sale
6 days ago
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Executive insights Amidst industry’s growing reliance on digital, Royal Stacks seeks to incentivise customers to return to stores
Founder Dani Zeini expounds on a potential return for the brand in China, their unique delivery strategy and approach to store design.
Executive insights Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses wants to rely less on shopping centre locations ![Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses wants to rely less on shopping centre locations]()
Chief executive Steve Plarre expounds on their initial drive-thru strategy, the chain’s “future-focused” brand refresh and why he is for flexible work.
Executive insights Vying for record expansion, Oporto says they are building a “portfolio for the future” ![Vying for record expansion, Oporto says they are building a “portfolio for the future”]()
CEO Samantha Bragg shares her take on how to make the brand even more accessible, and where she believes lies the next area of competition for the chicken segment.
New concepts ‘Best of both worlds’: This Singaporean F&B group is meeting post-COVID expectations by franchising their virtual brands ![‘Best of both worlds’: This Singaporean F&B group is meeting post-COVID expectations by franchising their virtual brands]()
GD Group’s Randall Ang expounds on the value of their virtual brand portfolio.
Franchising For Milksha, Australia’s bubble tea market has yet to burst ![For Milksha, Australia’s bubble tea market has yet to burst]()
Milksha Australia’s director Jeffrey Lin details plans to establish a presence in every state.
Executive insights Amidst the industry’s push for repeat transactions, Soul Origin wants to make a leap in customer loyalty to help drive future initiatives ![Amidst the industry’s push for repeat transactions, Soul Origin wants to make a leap in customer loyalty to help drive future initiatives]()
Making a leap with loyalty will also help Soul Origin explore opportunities to get a bigger bite of “shoulder” dayparts, COO Adam Neill said.
Executive insights Potential acquisitions on the menu for Burgertory as it looks to mark its territory in the country’s burgeoning burger scene ![Potential acquisitions on the menu for Burgertory as it looks to mark its territory in the country’s burgeoning burger scene]()
Burgertory, currently with 18 company-owned and operated restaurants, will be starting its franchise arm over the next 12 months.
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‘A star in our crown’: Taco Bell int’l president says the UK is poised to have several hundreds of restaurants ![]()
The chain is set to open its 100th store this month.
6 days ago
‘A star in our crown’: Taco Bell int’l president says the UK is poised to have several hundreds of restaurants
The chain is set to open its 100th store this month.
6 days ago
Just Eat hikes restaurant commissions by 1% ![Just Eat hikes restaurant commissions by 1%]()
The British market is exempted from the commission hike.
1 day ago
Just 6% of Brits order takeaway several times per week: YouGov ![Just 6% of Brits order takeaway several times per week: YouGov]()
29% or three in ten Brits buy takeaway food less than once per month.
1 day ago
Black Sheep Coffee to make Liverpool debut ![Black Sheep Coffee to make Liverpool debut]()
The opening is part of three new additions to Liverpool ONE’s F&B line-up.
1 day ago
Four Slim Chickens restaurants to open on July 4 ![Four Slim Chickens restaurants to open on July 4]()
This will bring the fast casual brand’s UK portfolio up to 26 sites.
1 day ago
Delivery, takeaway sales dip YoY as British cities return to growth ![Delivery, takeaway sales dip YoY as British cities return to growth]()
Combined sales in May 2022 were 29% below the level of May 2021.
1 day ago
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Castleford ![Papa John’s opens restaurant in Castleford]()
The company continues to call for prospective franchisees interested in running a multi-unit Papa John’s franchise.
1 day ago
KFC partners with food distribution company to give free meals to vulnerable people ![KFC partners with food distribution company to give free meals to vulnerable people]()
The scheme will be rolled out to the majority of its restaurants by the end of the year.
1 day ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s tightens franchising rules; Chick-fil-A’s ‘express’ drive-thru; First Chipotle store seeks union ![Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s tightens franchising rules; Chick-fil-A’s ‘express’ drive-thru; First Chipotle store seeks union]()
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
5 days ago
Store expansion up in past three months ![Store expansion up in past three months]()
Most store openings were seen in Victoria, a GapMaps report revealed.
5 days ago
Wendy’s New Zealand franchise up for sale ![Wendy’s New Zealand franchise up for sale]()
The chain has 22 restaurants in the market.
6 days ago
Roll’d added five new items to supermarket range ![Roll’d added five new items to supermarket range]()
The chain’s founder and CEO said the total range has generated over $3 million retail sales value in the past 12 months.
Papa John’s opens store in Stourbridge ![Papa John’s opens store in Stourbridge]()
The chain continues to seek persons to operate multi-unit franchises.
Fridays promotes kids’ menu in new campaign ![Fridays promotes kids’ menu in new campaign]()
‘Sundaes with Sunday’ marks brand ambassador Ferne McCann’s first activation.
Pret A Manger to expand in UAE ![Pret A Manger to expand in UAE]()
Up to 20 new shops are expected to open across the country in the years ahead.
Megan’s earmarks £5m for staff ![Megan’s earmarks £5m for staff]()
The group says they are on track to play a “key role in numerous neighbourhoods” by the end of 2022.
Store expansion up in past three months
5 days ago
Wendy’s New Zealand franchise up for sale
6 days ago
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
Executive insights Amidst industry’s growing reliance on digital, Royal Stacks seeks to incentivise customers to return to stores
Founder Dani Zeini expounds on a potential return for the brand in China, their unique delivery strategy and approach to store design.
Executive insights Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses wants to rely less on shopping centre locations ![Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses wants to rely less on shopping centre locations]()
Chief executive Steve Plarre expounds on their initial drive-thru strategy, the chain’s “future-focused” brand refresh and why he is for flexible work.
Executive insights Vying for record expansion, Oporto says they are building a “portfolio for the future” ![Vying for record expansion, Oporto says they are building a “portfolio for the future”]()
CEO Samantha Bragg shares her take on how to make the brand even more accessible, and where she believes lies the next area of competition for the chicken segment.
New concepts ‘Best of both worlds’: This Singaporean F&B group is meeting post-COVID expectations by franchising their virtual brands ![‘Best of both worlds’: This Singaporean F&B group is meeting post-COVID expectations by franchising their virtual brands]()
GD Group’s Randall Ang expounds on the value of their virtual brand portfolio.
Franchising For Milksha, Australia’s bubble tea market has yet to burst ![For Milksha, Australia’s bubble tea market has yet to burst]()
Milksha Australia’s director Jeffrey Lin details plans to establish a presence in every state.
Executive insights Amidst the industry’s push for repeat transactions, Soul Origin wants to make a leap in customer loyalty to help drive future initiatives ![Amidst the industry’s push for repeat transactions, Soul Origin wants to make a leap in customer loyalty to help drive future initiatives]()
Making a leap with loyalty will also help Soul Origin explore opportunities to get a bigger bite of “shoulder” dayparts, COO Adam Neill said.
Executive insights Potential acquisitions on the menu for Burgertory as it looks to mark its territory in the country’s burgeoning burger scene ![Potential acquisitions on the menu for Burgertory as it looks to mark its territory in the country’s burgeoning burger scene]()
Burgertory, currently with 18 company-owned and operated restaurants, will be starting its franchise arm over the next 12 months.
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GlobalData’s Mark Dempsey: QSRs ‘likely’ to steal market share from FSRs in coming years ![GlobalData’s Mark Dempsey: QSRs ‘likely’ to steal market share from FSRs in coming years]()
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He will share a trends presentation at the upcoming QSR Media UK Conference & Awards.
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