UK
McDonald’s teams up with Playmobil for limited-time Happy Meal
McDonald’s teams up with Playmobil for limited-time Happy Meal
It includes one of 12 toys based on animals.
1 hour ago
Restaurants’ at-home sales up 13.5% YoY in July
Delivery orders topped 2.95 million, whilst takeaways neared 2.32 million.
2 hours ago
Subway adds Spudway to main menu nationwide
A cheese and baked beans version is also added.
2 hours ago
US chain Denny’s eyes UK for franchise expansion
The brand is looking for potential partners to bring it to city centres and airports.
1 day ago
Fast food chains lean on promotions, loyalty schemes to offset weak demand
Brands are competing for the same meal slots.
1 day ago
Deliveroo targets families with shareable £25 menus in the UK
The brand partnered with over 30 UK restaurants to create dishes suitable for sharing.
1 day ago
Ole & Steen unveils autumn menu
The lineup includes new versions of the chain’s well-known pastries.
2 days ago
Costa Coffee opens new café inside Asda Barnsley Superstore
The move is part of a broader push to expand in-store services.
2 days ago
Dave's Hot Chicken signs European expansion deal with Azzurri Group
It aims to open 180 restaurants in 10 countries in Europe.
2 days ago
BBagel expands menu towards pastries and sweets
The new menu will be available starting 2 September.
2 days ago
Domino’s Pizza Group announces £20m share buyback programme
The group’s full-year guidance remained unchanged.
2 days ago
Hospitality openings fuel total sales growth but like-for-like sales remain flat in July
However, operators may soon face tough spending choices.
2 days ago
McDonald’s UK & Ireland CEO resigns
He will be leaving his position by the end of September
6 days ago
Black Sheep Coffee hits major milestone in franchise expansion
This comes after the brand reported 25% growth in same-store sales in H1 2025.
6 days ago
Archie’s menu overhaul brings over 25 new items
The new menu is now available at all Archie’s locations.
GDK taps Chris Water as new Chief Marketing Officer
He will be joining the group on 1 September.
Pret’s limited-edition Lobster Roll returns
The menu item will be available for only four weeks.
Most Read
1. Subway's SubDog returns with new flavours 2. Macca’s Monopoly returns with prizes offered until 14 October 3. McDonald’s UK & Ireland CEO resigns 4. McDonald’s launches McCrispy burger in Singapore 5. Weekly Global Wrap: Americana eyes local brands to franchise; Chipotle launches rewards programme for college students in the US; Taco Bell rethinks AI voice ordering in drive-thrusResource Center
Awards
Events
Event News
Industry leaders will address market pressures, expansion, and operations.
Commentary
The ‘three order’ rule that could transform your retention strategy