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Last few days to nominate for the QSR Media Asia Awards 2026
Last few days to nominate for the QSR Media Asia Awards 2026
19 awards will be given to the industry’s top performers.
Restaurants shrink menus as more households use GLP-1
Protein and fibre are now on the menu for most.
Soul Origin funds 68,000 lunches through Eat Up partnership
Eat Up operates nationally and currently supports 1,107 schools across Australia.
Tim Hortons UK&I logs 10% Christmas sales increase
System-wide sales reached £105m.
Chopstix opens Sunderland outlet, caps 2025 expansion
High-footfall strategy drives the new opening.
CHAGEE Philippines hits 9 sites as expansion accelerates
Regional pet-friendly milestone marks the brand's entrance into new niche service formats.
Jollibee scales Philippine supply chain amidst 2027 US listing plan
Multi-brand infrastructure project strengthens the group's position in its home market.
Fireaway reopens Chislehurst branch under new ownership
The new owner aims to restore its core pizza menu.
Tortilla relocates to larger Bond Street site in Leeds
The chain will open the new venue on 23 January.
Island Poké founder leaves 40 sites after 10 years.
The entrepreneur behind the 2016 street food startup confirms he is moving to an undisclosed next venture.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks viral Bearista UK launch; Coca-Cola abandons Costa Coffee sale;
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Papa John’s rolls out 55g protein pizza amidst protein craze
Six in 10 are actively incorporating more protein in their diets.
Wendy’s UK unveils £5 chicken Biggie Bag meal
The meal is available at all Wendy’s restaurants nationwide.
SIDES launches January all-you-can-eat wings promotion
The offer is available for dine-in at all SIDES UK locations except Wembley Boxpark.
YouMeSushi plans 14 UK openings in 2026
The company is seeking new franchisees as it continues its expansion.
Costa Coffee launches 90-seat café at Liberty Romford
The outlet is scheduled to open in early 2026.
Popeyes UK joins world’s happiest workplaces list 2026
The chain is in the top 15% of over 120,000 applicants worldwide.
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