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QSR prices outpace retail despite low F&B inflation
QSR prices outpace retail despite low F&B inflation
Disparity reflects cost pressures faced by the hospitality trade.
IRO Sushi revamps franchise strategy to reach 100 restaurants by 2030
It partnered with a high street bank to fund first-time franchisees.
Social Media Wrap: Wingstop launches IWD concert; Caffe Nero Spring drink returns SIDES food truck tours
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Burger King drives traffic with weeklong £6 value deal
Customers can expect to save 43% on some of the brand’s iconic burgers.
Wendy’s to cater wedding for couples with one redhead.
The fast-food chain will provide a 3-course meal for 150 guests.
Burger King US&C president mans the phone line for guest feedback
Guests can contact him at (305) 874-0520.
Low‑capital sites fuels rapid growth for some UK restaurants
YouMeSushi is banking on a low‑setup‑cost model to spur growth.
Esquires Coffee parent reports 28.6% sales jump
UK sales in Q4 grew 18.3%, with like-for-like growth of 2%.
Hero Brands, Professor Green team up to launch PG Fast Food
The first outlet is set to open this March on Glasgow’s Byres Road.
Costa Coffee hikes pay for 16,000 UK staff
This marks the seventh pay raise for store staff since 2021.
Costa Coffee expands across Wales with four new outlets
The new stores will create over 40 jobs and involve an investment of £1.5m.
Hospitality insolvencies drops to 26% in December 2025
This marks the lowest monthly level in two years.
LEON axed 22 outlets in a restructuring drive
The company now operates 21 locations and employs 573 staff.
Knoops lands at centre:mk
The new outlet spans 1,720 sq ft.
Black Sheep Coffee plots 20-store US expansion
The brand plans to open them in the next five years.
Why chicken leads the UK QSR market
Visits to chicken restaurants increased significantly, compared to the wider fast-food sector.
Caffè Nero's pre-tax loss widens to £41.3m in FY2025
The decline was driven by £8.5m higher finance costs and a larger non-cash IFRS 16 charge.
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