UK
Shake Shack opens in St Pancras International Station
Shake Shack opens in St Pancras International Station
The first 100 guests will receive limited-edition merchandise.
Ireland's fast-food market seizes growth opportunities in 2024
Youthful population, tourism, and Dublin's outlet density fuel Ireland's fast-food growth opportunities.
Social Media Wrap: TGI Fridays new sandwich; Caffe Nero introduces limited time Single Origin coffee; McDonald's summer menu drop
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Pret A Manger scraps 10-year franchise deal in Israel
The brand initially planned to open 40 outlets in the market.
Karali Snacks gobbles UK artisanal doughnut brand Crosstown Doughnuts
The deal will see Karali take over 27 Crosstown Doughnuts outlets.
Costa Coffee partners with UK airline to serve coffee in airplanes
This will launch Costa’s hot beverage options across more than 155 airports.
Greggs opens new logistic site to support 3,500 restaurant target
The new site is expected to open by 2026.
Little Caesar’s bolsters growth in the UK with its pizza-in-30-seconds model
The brand aims to conquer the market through good value and fresh ingredients.
QSR Media concludes yearly conference in resounding success
All tickets were sold out in the event that celebrates the QSR industry.
Megan’s reaches £29.9m in revenues
The company realised a 20% EBITDA margin at the company level.
Frankie & Benny’s offers free meals for kids during the half term
The meal will include a main dish, a side, a dessert and a drink.
Tortilla opens third restaurant in Manchester
The new restaurant opens on 1 June.
Subway rolls out new integrated digital experience in key European markets
This means a rollout of new kiosks, an app, and a new loyalty programme.
EL&N’s deli and bakery concept to open in Covent Garden
The new concept’s menu is based on EL&N’s core menu of brunch classics.
Top hospitality group sales slip 1.7% over wet weather
It is the first year-on-year drop in monthly sales since September 2022.
Chinese burger concept Kung Fu Burger opens in Shaftesbury
The new concept is a fourth one for restaurateur, Alex Xu.
Boparan Restaurant Group nabs UK master franchise for Carl’s Jr.
The brand has nearly 100 restaurants across European countries like Spain and France.
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