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Chicken and ethnic concepts lead footfall growth
Chicken and ethnic concepts lead footfall growth
Burger traffic declined by 2.6%, coffee fell by 2.2%.
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IRO Sushi bets on health-conscious dining as UK fast casual moves away from fried food
IRO Sushi's director of operations sees this as a long-term opportunity for the brand.
Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
Budget-conscious diners turn to Luke’s Bánh Mi
The chain plans to expand through franchise conversions, not greenfield sites.
UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
Domino’s India cafe experiment to lure customers during off-peak hours
Its biggest challenge is making coffee a habitual purchase at a pizza chain.
Selective consumers force a reset in QSR strategy says Urban Barista CEO
Operators are being pushed to simplify menus, improve efficiency, and sharpen brand identity.
Eatphoria bets on multi-brand model as single-format QSR struggles to keep pace
COO Richard Benton believes that simplicity and differentiation are now the only path to franchise growth.
UK restaurant chains rethink menus as weight-loss drugs reshape demand
Operators cut portions and test alternative store formats amidst cost pressure.
Hot drinks lead steepest price increase in fast food
The pricing gap between food and beverage has closed in February.
Restaurant inflation outpaces retail as operators rethink pricing
Rising labour and food costs force operators to adopt more targeted pricing strategies.
Chipotle sharpens its edge as UK QSR pressures rise
The brand builds value through its core strengths, led by a customisable menu.
Smacks pursues dual funding to speed UK expansion
Rap duo Krept and Konan back the round and join as creative directors.
Fuel surcharge may trim fast-food spending
Pressure on petrol costs tests pricing tactics across Australia’s dining sector.
QSRs are shifting toward 'smarter' value-led strategies as price sensitivity heightens
The future winners will not simply be the cheapest or the biggest expanders.
B Bagel highlights delivery as core channel reshaping operations
Building tighter operational systems and training ensures delivery quality mirrors in-store execution.
UK fast-food’s cheapest items are getting more expensive faster
More than half of the leading brands recorded declining performance.
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