UK
Chart of the Week: Burger and chicken chain outlet numbers in the UK
Data reveals London loves chicken over burgers.
Why hospitality leaders are turning to technology to retain staff
Two in five currently have a digital solution to retain staff.
US chain Chick-fil-A to invest $100m in UK comeback
The brand was last seen in the UK in 2019.
More than 7 out of 10 Britons flinching at price hikes during peak hours
51% say they consider this as completely unacceptable.
Former director, three others charged over Patisserie Valerie collapse
The four are summoned to appear at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 10 October.
Franco Manca and The Real Greek partners with Just Eat
Just Eat delivers to 97% of all UK postcodes.
Papa Johns announces new executive appointments
The appointments take effect this week.
Aldi challenges Domino’s with launch of one-day pizza delivery service
The pizzas are said to be 83% cheaper than Domino's.
Honest Burgers reveals crowdfunding equity rewards starting at £100
The brand has over 40 restaurants in the UK
Why are there fewer fast-food outlets per capita in the UK’s top cities?
Major cities Manchester and Birmingham do not even make it into the top 20.
Wingers launch in Aldridge
The new opening is part its recently announced expansion plans.
Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has opened in Aldridge, Birmingham.
Various Eateries CEO resigns
No replacement has been named.
Social Media Wrap: Pizza Hut 16'' pizza to leave in a week; Costa Coffee's canned drinks in Co-op convenience stores; Greggs unveils autumn menu headliners
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
LEON partners with Mindful Chef to launch limited-edition recipe box
Four classic LEON recipes will be made available to subscribers.
Rival snaps up The Restaurant Group’s Leisure Division
TRG will pay a contribution of £7.5m to the Big Table Group for the sale.
Patisserie Valerie back on the expansion trail
The chain employed more than 3,000 staff in the UK before shuttering its bakeries.
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