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Papa Johns shutters some restaurants in South Wales
Papa Johns shutters some restaurants in South Wales
The brand cites ‘economic challenges’ as the reason.
Greggs reaches 500th restaurant milestone
The new franchise shop opened in a petrol station.
UK 2023: Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.
Social Media Wrap: Leon's mystery gift contest; Frankie & Benny's give back campaign; Nando's retail sauces gift box
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Hospitality sector sales climb 4% in November
Sales in bars however went down by 6.9%.
Coco di Mama owner to offload the business—report
Azzurri Group is reportedly talking with investment bankers for an auction.
Bakeries and coffee shops thrive as employees return to the office
Foot traffic in the UK's fast-food business rose by 1%.
Self-awareness as a key ingredient in QSR success
In the context of QSR brands, self-awareness goes beyond mere self-reflection.
Benito’s to open first franchise unit in London Luton Airport
The brand will open in mid-December 2023.
Fast-casual dessert restaurant Caffe Cream eyes UK expansion
The chain aims to take a slice of the £3.9b dessert market.
Why Shrimp Shack will build its brand on customisation
The newest fast-casual seafood restaurant was born during a trip to the USA.
Social Media Wrap: TGI Friday's new mocktail; Neat Burger's release truffle flavoured burger; Taco Bell announces new restaurant openings
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
German Doner Kebab to start offering breakfast options
The menu was developed for GDK's first motorway services concept.
Papa Jonhs reopen two Sheffield restaurants
The restaurants opened under a new franchise agreement.
Yum! Brands’ KFC division to acquire EG Group’s 218 KFC units
EG Group is KFC’s largest franchisee in the UK and Ireland.
Leon to lean on digitalisation to offset labour shortage
The brand reported a like-for-like sales growth of 19.3% in 2022.
SSP Group looks to Asia Pacific and North America for new business
These two regions were its top growth market during this financial year.
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