QSR & Street Food

Plant-based restaurant group Oowee to open in Brighton

27-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

Plant-based restaurant group Oowee is heading to Brighton for the opening of its fifth bricks and mortar venue.

Record inflation sees McDonald’s increase price of key menu items

27-Jul-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The price of a McDonald’s cheeseburger is to increase for the first time in 14 years - from 99p to £1.19 - as the fast food giant is forced to pass on rapidly rising costs to its customers.

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Coca-Cola integrates its smart robotics for the ultimate drive-thru experience

26-Jul-2022 By QSR Automations

QSR Automations has helped Coca-Cola pilot a machine that looks set to disrupt the market for back-of-house drinks dispensers.

Itsu Richmond to reopen after fire

21-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

Itsu will finally reopen its Richmond restaurant after a fire forced it to close for almost a year.

McDonald’s takes loyalty scheme nationwide

20-Jul-2022 By Georgi Gyton

McDonald’s has expanded its first loyalty scheme in the UK, taking it nationwide, following a successful trial.

Taca Tacos to open in Deptford Market Yard

18-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

South London street food vendor Taca Tacos will open a site in Deptford Market Yard this month.

Tortilla sees half-year revenues climb 60%

18-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

Tortilla saw group revenue rise by 60% for the first half of the year compared to 2019.

Burger King launches UK-wide loyalty programme

18-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

Burger King UK has launched a new UK-wide loyalty programme that it says will aim to drive increased customer engagement through personalised, digitally-led offers.

Sessions to open Islington mini food hall

15-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

Sessions, the group behind Brighton’s Shelter Hall food hall, is heading to London with the opening of a smaller venue in Islington.

Island Poké nears 20-site milestone with Wimbledon launch

14-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

Island Poké is approaching its 20th UK site with an opening in Wimbledon later this month.

TRG buys Barburrito for £7m

12-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

The Restaurant Group (TRG) has bought fast-casual Mexican chain Barburrito for £7m with plans to double the number of venues over the next four years.

I am Döner signs multi-site franchise deal

07-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

Premium kebab concept I am Döner has signed a multi-site franchise deal to take the brand to Merseyside and the Isle of Man.

How I Got Here: Jack Macrae

06-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

The co-founder and head chef of cult sandwich brand Mondo Sando, which has recently launched a long-term residency at The White Horse in London's Peckham, discusses his career to date.

Pret A Manger sees sales increase by 230% for the first half of 2022

04-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

Pret A Manger has reported a sales lift of 230% for the first half of 2022.

“This is potentially life changing”: the campaign supporting street food

01-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

A new Streets Ahead initiative will be a boost for participants and the street food sector in general, according to its partners.

Pret to expand into India

30-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is to expand into India with up to 100 sites expected to open in the country over the next five years, under its latest global franchise agreement.

'Slimdependence Day' - Slim Chickens to open four restaurants on 4 July

28-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is to launch four new Slim Chicken sites simultaneously on 4 July in Leicester, Liverpool, Milton Keynes and London’s Bishopsgate.

Chipotle to open first restaurant outside of London

28-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

US burrito brand Chipotle is to open its first UK restaurant outside of London this week in Watford, some 12 years after arriving in the country.

McCain Foodservice Solutions launches Streets Ahead initiative to bolster the UK’s street food sector

27-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

McCain Foodservice Solutions and street food membership organisation KERB are joining forces for a major new initiative that will give people from less-advantaged backgrounds the opportunity to bring their food business idea to life.

How technology can help attract and retain talent in hospitality

22-Jun-2022 By QSR Automations

Smart front and back-of-house tech can digitise much of the customer experience, relieve stress on staff and reduce the number of employees needed for each service.

How I Got Here Jeremy Ford-Young

15-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

The co-founder of plant-based fast-food brand BVRGER, which launched in 2020 and now has two sites in the capital, on building his business in the midst of the pandemic.

Popeyes looks north and south as it announces next tranche of openings

15-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Popeyes has confirmed plans to open sites in Brighton, Nottingham and Oxford as it looks to begin accelerating its UK roll out.

Pret to launch in Spain and Portugal

14-Jun-2022 By Georgi Gyton

Pret A Manger has reached an agreement with Ibersol Group to launch Pret in Spain and Portugal as it looks to grow its international reach.

Poke House to open five more 'Instagrammable' restaurants in London this year

10-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

Poke House will open five more restaurants in London this year.

Bun House heads to Camden

08-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Cantonese steamed bun specialist Bun House is to launch a new London outpost later this week at Camden Market’s Hawley Wharf.

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Mambow No. 2 – Abby Lee on her new restaurant

06-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

After Covid forced her to close her original Mambow restaurant mere weeks after opening it, chef Abby Lee is relaunching the brand as a ‘more complete’ modern Malaysian concept.

Mezcalito doubles up in London

01-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Chelsea-based Mexican restaurant Mezcalito has launched a second site in the capital on Newington Green Road in Islington.

Wingstop secures multi-million pound debt facility

30-May-2022 By Georgi Gyton

Lemon Pepper Holdings, the master franchisee of Wingstop UK, has secured a multi-million pound debt facility from Barclays to help facilitate the continued roll out of the brand.

KFC to trial using delivery-only kitchens in London

26-May-2022 By James McAllister

KFC is launching a trial of its first delivery-only kitchens in the UK, beginning in the capital.

Hot chocolate cafe Knoops targets 100 UK sites

26-May-2022 By Restaurant

Artisan hot chocolate cafe Knoops say it intends to open 100 sites in the UK over the next five years, with its first central London site due open next month.

Tortilla acquires rival chain Chilango for £2.75m

23-May-2022 By James McAllister

Tortilla has acquired rival burrito chain Chilango from investment firm RDCP Group in a deal worth up to £2.75m.

How I Got Here: Liz Down

20-May-2022 By James McAllister

The co-founder of Black Bear Burger, which is about to launch its second sit down restaurant on Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell, on how she and her husband built their business.

Latest opening: Chicken Shop

20-May-2022 By James McAllister

CHIK’N, the fast-casual spinoff of Chick 'n' Sours, has rebranded as Chicken Shop under a partnership with Soho House Group, and launched its first new site in London’s Notting Hill.

Chaaty man: Tony Singh joins Edinburgh's Bonnie & Wild with Radge Chaat

18-May-2022 By Restaurant

Chef Tony Singh has joined Edinburgh food hall Bonnie & Wild with the opening of his Radge Chaat street food brand.

McDonald's permanently exits Russian market

16-May-2022 By James McAllister

McDonald's is to permanently exit the Russian market after more than 30 years of operations in the country.

McDonald’s invests £250m in restaurant remodelling

16-May-2022 By Finn Scott-Delany

McDonald’s UK&I will invest over £250m over the next four years to redesign parts of its restaurant estate to suit the rise of omnichannel ordering.

Wendy’s achieves ‘solid results’ in first quarter

12-May-2022 By Georgi Gyton

Wendy’s UK business – its newest market – achieved 'solid results' in the first quarter to 3 April 2022, president and chief executive officer Todd Penegor has said.

Popeye's Stratford becomes US fried chicken giant's best performer globally

12-May-2022 By Restaurant

US fried chicken brand Popeyes’ Westfield Stratford site is the company’s highest taking venue globally, the company has revealed.

Sandwiches help operators mitigate cost of living pressures

12-May-2022 By James McAllister

The proportion of main dishes on operator menus that are sandwiches has risen across four key eating out channels to give consumers cheaper meal-time options amid cost of living pressures.

Fat Hippo eyes London debut

10-May-2022 By James McAllister

Northern-based burger chain Fat Hippo is planning a move to the capital amid an expansion drive that will also see it establish permanent outposts in Scotland and Wales.

Latest opening: Roti King Battersea

06-May-2022 By James McAllister

Chef Sugen Gopal (aka: the Roti King) has launched a second permanent restaurant space and his first south London outpost in Circus West Village, near Battersea Power Station.

Reef Technology approaches 100 delivery-only UK locations

06-May-2022 By Finn Scott-Delany

Reef Technology has launched partnerships with YouTube sensations The Sidemen and MrBeast to nearly 100 delivery-only locations in the UK.

Growth Kitchen and The Athenian form strategic delivery partnership

06-May-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Greek street food brand The Athenian has entered into a partnership with satellite kitchen network Growth Kitchen that will see up to 10 London delivery kitchens open this year.

Burger & Beyond set for double London opening

05-May-2022 By James McAllister

London-based street food operator Burger & Beyond will launch two new restaurants this summer.

Jay Morjaria to launch new Korean concept Tiger and Rabbit at Shelter Hall

05-May-2022 By James McAllister

Chef Jay Morjaria is to launch a new Korean-focused concept at Brighton’s Shelter Hall next week.

Pret's coffee subscription scheme "went from lightbulb moment to national rollout in seven weeks"

04-May-2022 By Restaurant

Pret a Manger’s successful in-shop coffee subscription went from conception to delivery in just seven weeks, the company has revealed.

Jimmy Lee returns to his hometown of Hamilton for third Salt and Chill Oriental

04-May-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Glasgow-based chef Jimmy Lee has chosen his hometown of Hamilton as the third location for his grab-and-go Hong Kong Street Food brand Salt and Chill Oriental.

Black Bear Burger heads to Clerkenwell for second restaurant site

03-May-2022 By James McAllister

London-based street food brand Black Bear Burger is to launch its second sit down restaurant later this month on Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell.

Bubblewrap kickstarts expansion with first franchise site

29-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

Instagram-famous dessert brand Bubblewrap has launched its first franchise site to kickstart its plans for significant expansion.

Leonardo DiCaprio joins Neat Burger as strategic investor ahead of global expansion

28-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

Actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has joined vegan fast-food chain Neat Burger as a strategic investor ahead of the group's plans to expand into the US and beyond.