QSR & Street Food

McDonald’s hit with £475,000 fine after mouse infestation found at Leytonstone branch

04-May-2023 By James McAllister

McDonald’s has been fined nearly half a million pounds for violating food hygiene laws after a rodent infestation was discovered at one of its restaurants in Leytonstone.

Fresh off the boat: high-profile US chef Eddie Huang to bring his Baohaus brand to UK

02-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

High-profile US chef Eddie Huang is to bring his Baohaus brand to the UK after striking a deal with delivery and food hall business Sessions.

La Bistroteca comes to Liverpool's Baltic Market

02-May-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Livia Alarcon will open her debut restaurant concept at Liverpool’s Baltic Market this month.

Popeyes to open first UK drive-thru restaurant next month

26-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

US fried chicken restaurant Popeyes UK is opening the doors to its first drive-thru restaurant next month.

Budgie Montoya to launch Filipino street food brand

26-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Ferdinand ‘Budgie’ Montoya is to launch a Filipino street food concept next month within Market Halls Oxford Circus in London.

Pret overhauls loyalty programme

26-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Pret a Manger has announced its coffee subscription service will be rebranded to Club Pret, with the price rising from £25 to £30 per month.

Itsu targeting £100m grocery business within two years following appointment of Justin King

25-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Itsu is looking to drive the sales of its grocery business to £100m in the next two years following the appointment of former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King.

Mercato Metropolitano offers rent-free tenure in its food markets as part of new initiative

21-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Food market operator Mercato Metropolitano is launching a new initiative that will see one lucky entrepreneur offered a three-month, rent-free tenure at one of the group’s London outposts.

Pret makes its debut in India

21-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Pret a Manger has opened its first store in India today (21 April) as it continues its global expansion.

Camile Thai UK enters liquidation

20-Apr-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

The company that operates Camile Thai in the UK has entered into liquidation.

Uber Eats pilots reusable container scheme

18-Apr-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Uber Eats has partnered with a group of London restaurants to provide reusable containers for their food delivery.

Pip Lacey and Gordy McIntyre launch Little Pizza Hicce

17-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Pip Lacey and Gordy McIntyre have added pizzas to their repertoire with the launch of Little Pizza Hicce.

Bob & Berts to hit 30 sites this year

17-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Independent coffee shop chain Bob & Berts has announced plans to open six new stores this year, taking its total footprint to more than 30 sites across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Book review: The Athenian - Eat Like a Greek

14-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Greek street food outfit The Athenian has become the latest brand in the casual dining space to release a cookbook of all its signature dishes.

Sushi Shop grows its presence in London

14-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Sushi Shop has expanded its estate in the capital with the opening of a venue in Clapham.

Atis choses Borough Yards for fifth site

14-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Salad bowl brand Atis will open a fifth venue in the capital next month, with a sixth also in the pipeline.

Boxpark seeks traders for its upcoming Liverpool site

13-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Boxpark is looking for ‘emerging and independent street food businesses on a regional and national scale’ for its upcoming Liverpool food hall.

Truffle Burger heads to Marylebone

11-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

London-based 'finer diner' brand Truffle Burger will open its fourth bricks and mortar site later this month in Marylebone.

MasterChef: The Professionals winner Dan Lee scores residency at Hockley Social Club

11-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

MasterChef: The Professionals champion Dan Lee is to 'lay down some roots' in his home city of Birmingham with an extended residency at Hockley Social Club this summer.

Ole & Steen launches grab-and-go offer

05-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

London-centric Danish bakery group Ole & Steen has launched a grab-and-go offering that sees some of its products available pre-packed for people on the go.

SushiDog secures funding for further expansion

05-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Quick service sushi roll concept SushiDog has secured more than £500,000 in funding to further expand in the capital.

Bundobust heads to Birmingham

03-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Indian street food and craft beer hall brand Bundobust is heading to Birmingham for its fifth opening.

Itsu ditches sushi with new hot food dine-in concept

31-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Itsu has launched a new dine-in concept that focuses primarily on steamed hot food, with no sushi featuring on the menu.

Bad Boy Pizza Society to launch new sandwich concept

29-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The team behind street food outfit Bad Boy Pizza Society is to launch a new sandwich concept at Vinegar Yard in London Bridge next month.

Chopstix to open 30 sites this year as it considers drive-thru locations

29-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Chopstix Group has announced plans to open 30 new venue this year after reporting record revenues.

Leon opens first location in south west of England

29-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Healthy fast food brand Leon has opened its first location in the south west of England, on Stall Street in Bath.

Wendy's announces three more sites

28-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Wendy’s is continuing its UK expansion with three new restaurants to open in the coming months.

Tortilla reports 'record revenue' amid openings surge

27-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Tortilla saw its revenue rise to a new record level last year, driven by a surge in openings that saw the group add a further 18 sites to its estate.

Insomnia Cookies names former Deliveroo director as UK MD

24-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Late-night cookie concept Insomnia Cookies has appointed Ben Lacey as the head of its UK business ahead of the group's plans to launch in the country this year.

The founder of Leeds-based doughnut brand Doh'hut, which recently launched its first London outpost in Exmouth Market, on promoting a healthy work/life balance and his worst doughnut creation to date.

El Mexicana heads to Gloucester Quays

22-Mar-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Burrito brand El Mexicana will launch a site in Gloucester Quays later this year bringing its total number of sites back to double figures.

Sale Foodhall falls victim to ‘unprecedented cost increases’

20-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Sale Foodhall has announced that it will close next month, blaming rising costs over the past year.

US burger giant Carl’s Jr. instructs Christie & Co to find franchise partners for UK debut

15-Mar-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Californian burger brand Carl’s Jr. has instructed property agent Christie & Co to support its launch into the UK market by seeking out ‘several’ franchise partners to facilitate a national rollout.

Santa Maria launches food-to-go recipes for operators

14-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Mexican food brand Santa Maria has launched a collection of food-to-go recipes to help operators offer streamlined menus that still give consumers the choice they want.