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Gong cha targets 10,000 stores with global expansion
Gong cha targets 10,000 stores with global expansion
The bubble tea maker is scaling operations and boosting franchise partnerships overseas.
Auntie Anne’s UK leans on bold branding to grow in tough times
The brand is embracing innovation, franchise agility, and a playful image to expand across the UK and Ireland.
Expert sees slowing growth, rising prices, and fierce competition in the QSR market
American chicken chains have increased their presence in the UK.
Wasabi unveils new Summer menu
The new menu centres on an Omakase-style set meal.
Hospitality insolvencies climb to 826 in Q1
This represents a 3% increase from the previous quarter.
PizzaExpress opens second airport location at Edinburgh
Its first airport location opened at London Gatwick.
Santa Maria celebrates 15th year with pizza menu expansion
They have also collaborated with Bro Pizzeria to create the limited edition San Ciro pizza.
Greggs removes self-service fridges in some stores
Sandwiches are now behind the counter.
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.
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