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Tortilla after tax loss climbs to £3.3m despite UK like-for-like sales recovery
Group revenue grew to £68m in 2024.
4 weeks to go before the QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2025
Several industry leaders are going to be presenting and discussing the future of QSR.
Social Media Wrap: Last week for Shake Shack LTOs; Greggs unveils summer menu; Krispy Kreme half price near closing
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Burger prices rise as UK restaurant inflation hits new high
Prices for beef burgers in major quick-service restaurant chains increased by 3%.
Greggs’ total sales up 7.4% in first 20 weeks
Like-for-like sales in company-managed shops grew by 2.9%.
The Big Table Group holds fundraising events for National Children’s Day
Employees took on physical and community challenges, from skydives to haircuts.
Subway strengthens Nordic presence in new franchisee deal
It aims to expand its presence in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.
Taco Bell offers free packaging for fashion resellers
Click & Collect customers can get free bags with any order for a limited time.
Church’s Texas Chicken eyes UK as launchpad for European growth
The brand expects a third of its target sales to come from this market.
New Kansas BBQ Chicken Fries lead Burger King UK’s menu expansion
Additionally, the brand is also bringing back its Gourmet Kings Bacon Caesar range.
More than half put ingredients over price when picking sandwiches
It outpaced traditional drivers such as price (51%) and convenience (29%).
Hospitality inflation inches up to 2% in March
Oils and fats remain the most inflationary category, up 5.8% from March 2024.
Pret A Manger taps former RBI CEO José Cil as Chairman
Cil succeeds Konrad Meyer, who will remain on Pret’s board as a director.
Pizza Hut, Big Zuu debut Cheeseburger Pizza in new menu collab
It comes in three versions: beef, breaded chicken, and vegetarian.
atis partners with Natoora to introduce Chelsea Green Goddess bowl
For each bowl sold, £1 will go to the charity Ripple Effect, which supports rural communities in Africa.
TGI Fridays serves up £6 cocktails this May
It will be offering several variations to its classic drink, Long Island Iced Tea.
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