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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.
2 days ago

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.
2 days ago

Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows

Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
2 days ago

Budget-conscious diners turn to Luke’s Bánh Mi

The chain plans to expand through franchise conversions, not greenfield sites.
6 days ago

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.

YouMeSushi sharpens operations as expansion continues

Growth to be supported by simpler menus and stronger franchise systems amidst ongoing cost pressures.