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Hudson & Rye opens DIFC Square, plans UAE rollout to 10 sites
Hudson & Rye opens DIFC Square, plans UAE rollout to 10 sites
New York-style deli enters Dubai with five-year multi-site rollout strategy.
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Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken posts 49% YoY sales surge in Q1
Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken posts 49% YoY sales surge in Q1
The group attributed the growth to demand for its core menu.
1 hour ago
Talabat, LOYAC unite to expand food aid distribution in Kuwait
Talabat, LOYAC unite to expand food aid distribution in Kuwait
The initiative supports 300 families with essential food baskets.
1 hour ago
Delivery drives UK restaurant growth as at-home sales rise 4% in May
Delivery drives UK restaurant growth as at-home sales rise 4% in May
Delivery now represents 14.2p of every £1 spent with restaurants.
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Houston TX Hot Chicken takes its heat overseas with UK debut
Houston TX Hot Chicken takes its heat overseas with UK debut
The hot chicken chain plans to open three UK locations in 2026.
2 hours ago
Chatime goes beyond bubble tea with Nongshim noodle combo launch
Chatime goes beyond bubble tea with Nongshim noodle combo launch
Customers can get a $9 bundle with a Nongshim Cup Noodle and a regular Chatime drink.
2 hours ago
Menu innovation faces new test as QSR brands balance trends with operations
Menu innovation faces new test as QSR brands balance trends with operations
QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
1 day ago
Operators deploy AI for sales and site selection
Operators deploy AI for sales and site selection
QSR brands are also finding uses for AI in franchisee recruitment.
1 day ago
QSR founders warn scaling up can expose the cracks in a growing brand
QSR founders warn scaling up can expose the cracks in a growing brand
SushiDog, B Bagel, and Urban Baristas share the operational lessons behind rapid growth.
1 day ago
UK fast food growth fuelled by openings as existing stores lose traffic
UK fast food growth fuelled by openings as existing stores lose traffic
Chains increased their footprint by 2.2% in 2025, adding 1,169 outlets.
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Restaurants must make visits ‘worth it’ as consumers become more selective
Restaurants must make visits ‘worth it’ as consumers become more selective
Consumers aren’t going hungry, but becoming more deliberate about eating out.
1 day ago
Full list: Winners of the QSR Media UK Redcat Awards 2026
QSR marketing execs shift from discounts to culture, access and experiences
QSR marketing execs shift from discounts to culture, access and experiences
Community and cultural connections are becoming more important than transactional rewards.
1 day ago
Chaiiwala holds back US push as it works to avoid ‘getting it wrong’
Chaiiwala holds back US push as it works to avoid ‘getting it wrong’
The chain is prioritising the right partners and locations before entry.
1 day ago
KFC accelerates UK growth as chicken rivals pile in
KFC accelerates UK growth as chicken rivals pile in
CFO James Whitehorn said franchisee demand is supporting KFC’s 500-store expansion target.
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Chicken takes lead as the UK fast food’s biggest growth engine
The segment delivered overall traffic growth of around 6.2%.
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Executive insights
San San weighs franchising as store expansion hits funding limits
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The sandwich chain targets 15–20 outlets as fit-out costs rise.
1 day ago
Executive insights
Chaiiwala tests compact format to widen reach
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The food chain is also targeting drive-thrus and travel hubs.
Executive insights
Firehouse Subs adds chicken, spice to suit Australian tastes
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The chain plans 15 Southeast Queensland restaurants within three years.
Research
South West leads UK foodservice growth as regional divide widens
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It is far ahead of Greater London and the South East, whilst other UK regions declined.
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
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The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
Research
Chicken and ethnic concepts lead footfall growth
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Burger traffic declined by 2.6%, coffee fell by 2.2%.
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QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
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QSR leaders reveal how they decide which trends to follow and which ones to leave behind.
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How QSRs are redesigning service for Sydney’s busiest nights