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Gong cha adds dessert to hook Saudi customers
Gong cha adds dessert to hook Saudi customers
Each bowl is topped with tapioca pearls and its signature milk foam.
CHAGEE targets Japan and South Korea in Asia expansion push
The milk tea brand leans on ‘everyday luxury’ to shift perceptions around tea.
The Sushi Co eyes 100 UK locations by 2030
Its rise aligns with a state push for a healthy food revolution.
Digital discounts surge 25% in UK foodservice
These discounts are aggressively present in delivery platforms
Pizza chains limit price hikes to stay competitive
Major pizza chains cost 40% less than those at casual dining chains.
UK QSRs turn to gamified loyalty programs
Rewards are now standard, with 93% managed through apps.
Dough Darlings opens first overseas store in Doha
Qatar’s growing appetite for handmade food made it an attractive entry point.
AI turns old CCTVs into smart, low-cost business tools
Solink’s platform adds intelligence to legacy cameras to boost operations.
Burger King UK's renovation push lifts sales
Its CEO says updated stores are “invigorating” customer sentiment.
LEON sees 81% spike in app orders following rewards programme launch
The brand is currently exploring ways to expand the programme by adding more food offerings.
Wendy’s bets on FreshAI as QSRs boost tech investments
The AI agent helps the fast-food chain cut wait times and boost order accuracy.
GOPIZZA rides K-wave with street food, dessert push in India
It plans to enter North and West India in the next two quarters.
Visibility should be top priority for QSR brands
QSRs without insight into each asset across stores may be left behind.
Sandwich Sandwich seeks UK expansion through franchising
Scaling beyond Bristol would take more than just momentum.
Promotional pressure mounts in the pizza delivery segment.
Some delivery platforms are intent on undercutting pizza brands on promotions.
Reward system needs reboot to keep casual diners coming back
Customers who are rewarded early tend to spend more over time.
UK fast-food chains revamp menus, store hours to cut costs
Outdated tech could also drag QSRs down.
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