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Pret A Manger takes on drive-thru with new Warrington site
Pret A Manger takes on drive-thru with new Warrington site
Inside, the shop seats up to 48 people and includes EV charging points.
Fast food footfall sees two-year low in Q1 amidst consumer cutbacks
Only a few regions saw customer traffic rise.
UK QSR leaders to tackle pricing, growth, and execution at QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
A series of panels will have senior executives and founders to discuss the latest developments in the industry.
Chaiiwala trials 24 hour drive-thru format
The restaurant aims to capture late-night snacking.
Hot drinks lead steepest price increase in fast food
The pricing gap between food and beverage has closed in February.
Fat Phill’s lands in Tooting as London expansion accelerates
The site sits in a well-established street food hub.
McDonald’s UK brings in Stephen Graham as new voice in ad revamp
The shift aims to attract younger audiences whilst still appealing across age groups.
Black Sheep Coffee continues Scotland push with Glasgow opening
The outlet will open in the Buck’s Head Building on Argyle Street, with around 90 seats.
Ben & Jerry’s debuts first UK mall kiosk at Merry Hill
The 270 sq ft unit sits near the recently refurbished M&S.
UK sandwich consumption rises as eating-out habits shift
The report identifies three main drivers: taste, quality, and convenience.
KFC UK system sales rise 9% in Q1
The company said KFC’s performance is expected to remain solid into Q2.
PizzaExpress opens first compact QSR site in Brixton
The site is expected to create around 15 jobs.
Tossed lands first airport site at Gatwick
The outlet will offer an all-day menu, including breakfast and airport-only items.
Restaurant inflation outpaces retail as operators rethink pricing
Rising labour and food costs force operators to adopt more targeted pricing strategies.
Zambrero taps Sumin Lohani as development agent for Southeast growth
He is also due to open a second restaurant in Basingstoke as a franchise partner.
YouMeSushi accelerates UK rollout with new sites, franchise drive
The brand currently runs 30 outlets nationwide.
LEON resets spring menu with bigger rice boxes and returning favourites
The chain adds a Mushroom Magic rice box and new chef-led sauces.
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