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From breakfast booms to burger slumps: The trends reshaping UK fast food
From breakfast booms to burger slumps: The trends reshaping UK fast food
Bakery and cafe chains grew led by Greggs, GAIL, and Pret A Manger.
The Nero Group reports 13.6% YoY sales growth
Caffè Nero reported sales of £185.4m, up by 11.4%.
The Big Table Group announces partnership with children’s charity Dreams Come True
This will see the hospitality business’s major brands engage in vital fundraising activities.
McDonald’s UK & Ireland collabs with Stormzy for its first Famous Order
It will be available on 12 February for £7.99.
M.A.K. Halal posts 17% like-for-like sales increase
The brand has also recently confirmed plans to expand through franchising.
Tortilla to see major board changes after Auctor's investment
This aims to strengthen its digital and operational capabilities.
Hospitality sites steady in December 2024
Closures have however accelerated in Q4 2024.
Restaurants' at-home sales down almost 2% in December 2024
This was attributed to consumers’ shift towards going out.
Pret a Manger to debut in South Africa with first store in Johannesburg
South Africa will become Pret’s 20th international market outside of the UK.
Regional demand drives shift in QSR operating hours in the UK
QSRs in Wales have the longest operating hours.
Popeyes UK eyes over 45 restaurant openings in 2025
It targets to accelerate to more than 350 sites.
Social Media Wrap: GDK UK’s new Doritos Kebag; Ole & Steen’s Ultimate Chicken Club returns; Las Iguanas unveils Student Wednesdays
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
KFC UK & Ireland appoints new General Manager
Rob Swain comes from KFC Global, where he has served as COO since 2022.
Creams Café expands with new Stevenage store
The new store will offer over 24 gelato flavours, along with a new range of hot chocolates.
Itsu restaurant future still unclear despite HWS rescue deal
The brand was acquired by Directional Capital.
QSR drive-thru rental prices outside UK towns seen overheating in 2025: report
The average drive-thru rent per sq. ft. is £50.
GAIL’s appoints Nick Ayerst as new managing director
He will be taking over at the end of March 2025.
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