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Greggs sales hit £800m after 7.5% rise in first 19 weeks
Greggs sales hit £800m after 7.5% rise in first 19 weeks
The company said expanding franchise and grocery partnerships boosted sales.
Caprinos founders launch new chicken QSR chain Zinglet
Zinglet plans to open at least 15 locations over the next year.
Costa Coffee expands into UK cinemas with major Cineworld deal
The agreement spans 10 years, with rollout planned throughout the year.
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 QSR founders share growth lessons at QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2026
The founders of SushiDog, B Bagel, and Urban Barista are joining the conference.
Social Media Wrap: Starbucks launches new matcha frappuccino; Jollibee confirms unlimited gravy promotion; Shake Shack reopens Victoria restaurant with new visuals
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
UK restaurant chains rethink menus as weight-loss drugs reshape demand
Operators cut portions and test alternative store formats amidst cost pressure.
Burger King UK lifts sales 6.8% to £379.9m in FY2025
The increase was mainly driven by higher home delivery volumes.
Deals drive demand as 48% of consumers favour discounted visits
However, eating out leads consumer spending cuts despite the discount appeal.
Fireaway Pizza turns 10 with limited-time Italian menu
The chain will also run a “Nonnas Eat for Free” promotion throughout May.
B Bagel rolls out major menu overhaul across all sites
The rollout includes seven new bagel options.
Social Media Wrap: Dairy Queen launches Durian ice cream; KFC holds 'Drip Check' challenge; McDonald's Singaore unveils chicken tenders
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Pret A Manger names Stefan Porter as Chief Supply Chain Officer
He will oversee the company’s global procurement and logistics.
McDonald’s UK sales rise 7.8% in Q1 2026
Growth was driven by a stronger focus on customer demand and faster execution by staff.
Sushinoya lands in Cambridge
The first 100 customers will get a free sushi box on opening day.
Hospitality, retail sectors brace for consumer pullback
This is amidst the Middle East tensions that are dragging on.
Franco Manca secures CVA approval for major restructuring plan
This allows the company to invest in its remaining restaurants and explore future growth.
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