UK 2023: Year in Review

We look back at the highs and lows of the multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.

Faced with new challenges, the quick-service and fast-casual restaurant industry is moving forward to a future of innovation, technology, and new trends.

In QSR Media's Year in Review, we look back at the most significant highlights of the year.

Treading international waters

QSR brands have started to enter new markets, sailing away from their home markets to try to grow their brand in new lands.

Golden year for QSRs

In the past year, QSRs saw growth across the UK

Finance

This year saw some of the biggest changes in the QSR industry as mergers and acquisition, deals, and equity raise, share buy back activity rose.

New brands, rising stars, and new concepts

Younger brands and new rising stars have proven themselves ready to take on the UK market. Meanwhile, some brands have started to create new concepts.

Appetite for new menu

QSR brands have continue to give consumers new exciting offers, from seasonal offerings to relieving old menu favourites.