UK
YouMeSushi banks on sushi’s mass market appeal to grow in the UK
The sushi restaurant market is expected to grow to $16.6b by 2032.
Britain's hospitality sector records 2.7% YoY sales growth in November
Total sales growth, including new venues opened during the last 12 months, stood at 4.7%.
Insolvencies in the hospitality sector hit two-year low
Insolvencies dropped by 24% to 253 in October.
German Doner Kebab opens 144th restaurant in Bolton
The restaurant is located at 145 Deane Road, Bolton.
PizzaExpress appoints Colin Elliot as new CFO
This will take effect in the new year.
UK 2024: Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the UK’s multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.
Social Media Wrap: Chaiiwala’s new Biscoff Milkcake; Gong cha launches new bakery desserts; EL&N’s limited-edition Moomin afternoon tea
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Badiani announced partnership with Italian chocolatier Slitti
The gelato brand will launch several new menu items that feature Slitti products.
Pizza Pilgrims is the 7th best pizzeria in the world
The pizzeria was also awarded Pizza of the Year 2024 for its Salsiccia e Friarielli pizza.
Social Media Wrap: Ole & Steen UK shares mince pie ice cream recipe; Las Iguanas new festive drinks; LEON launches Christmas gifting range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Tortilla to give out hundreds of free quesadillas to workers
A new research reveals that Brits prefer warmer options like toasties or quesadillas.
Auntie Anne’s sales trend upwards over 10%
This reflected the growing demand for its freshly baked, handcrafted pretzels.
Domino’s Pizza Group eyes £2b system sales with new franchise agreement
This will replace the current MoU with franchisees.
SSP Group plans profit recovery and margin growth in Continental Europe
This comes after it reported a ‘disappointing’ performance for 2024.
2 in 5 UK diners opt for deals in restaurant bookings
London emerged as the UK’s top hotspot for discount dining.
Fans give Papa Johns' new festive pizza thumbs up
They have also launched a new festive hot deal, with any large pizza for £12.
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