Qsr

Wendy’s focusing on drive-thrus to build UK footprint

11-May-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Wendy’s first UK drive-thru is performing ahead of expectations, with the format seen as a key driver for its growth across the country, according to CEO Todd Penegor.

Bunsik expands beyond the capital

10-May-2023 By James McAllister

Korean QSR brand Bunsik is heading to Manchester for its first location outside of London, which will also be its biggest site to date.

Eggslut moves into food halls with Market Halls partnership

10-May-2023 By James McAllister

‘Gourmet’ QSR brand Eggslut is to open its first London location housed within a food hall under a new partnership with Market Halls.

Greggs opens first airport site with SSP

09-May-2023 By Georgi Gyton

Greggs has opened its first airport site in Cardiff in partnership with SSP, marking the next milestone in the QSR bakery brand’s strategy to expand in travel hub locations.

Delivery brand Bhola’s Indian Rasoi to launch in Bethnal Green

04-May-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Bhola Prasad is to launch the first of several planned delivery and collection kitchens in London under the Bhola’s Indian Rasoi brand.

Fish and chip prices up by a fifth

04-May-2023 By James McAllister

The average cost of a plate of fish and chips is now £9, having increased by a fifth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tripadvisor removed 1.3 million fake reviews in 2022

12-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Tripadvisor stopped 1.3 million fake reviews from appearing on its platform in 2022 as part of its crackdown on the practice, the company says.

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.

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.

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.

BigHospitality rebrands as Restaurant

28-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Daily news website BigHospitality has today (28 March) unveiled its new identity as Restaurant – which is more than a nod to the popular Restaurant magazine loved by chefs and restaurateurs across the UK.

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.

UK delivery market to grow by 7.8% this year

22-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The UK foodservice delivery market is expected to grow by 7.8% and reach a total value of £14.4bn in 2023, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence.

How I Got Here: Tom Stafford

22-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

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.

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.

Sessions to launch in Manchester next year

14-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Food hall brand Sessions has chosen Manchester for the launch of its second large-scale concept.

Döner Shack to make London debut with new 'innovation' restaurant

14-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

German street food concept Döner Shack is to make its debut in London with the opening of its first innovation restaurant.

Business Profile

Southern pride: the Louisiana fried chicken brand that’s coming in hot

13-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Following a successful landing on these shores, US brand Popeyes is on course to become a dominant player in the UK’s fried chicken space.

Chopstix acquires Chozen Noodle

09-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Chopstix Group, which owns the Chopstix Noodle Bar QSR brand, has announced the acquisition of competitor, Chozen Noodle, for an undisclosed fee.

Ramen shop Send Noods to open in Macclesfield

06-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Cheekily named ramen restaurant Send Noods will make its debut in food hall Macclesfield Picturedrome following a marketing campaign on subscription site OnlyFans.

The Lowdown: Starbucks’ olive oil coffee

03-Mar-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The coffee chain founder Howard Shultz has found a slick way of trying to boost coffee sales.

El Mexicana restaurant group saved in pre-pack deal

03-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Grab and go Mexican restaurant group El Mexicana has been bought out of administration.

Bibimbap to open second Scottish site in Edinburgh

03-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Glasgow-based grab and go style Korean diner Bibimbap will open a second restaurant this spring in the Scottish capital.

Fast food restaurant Cheatmeals heads to Soho

02-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Fast food restaurant group Cheatmeals is opening on the site of the former Ed’s Easy Diner on the corner of Old Compton Street and Moor Street in Soho.

Pret a Manger announces a further pay rise for staff

02-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Pret a Manger has announced yet another pay rise for its staff to help with the rising cost of living.

Wendy’s aims to reach 45 UK sites by the end of 2023

02-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Wendy’s is looking to add at least a further 15 sites to its UK estate this year.

Winglab to open in Camden

27-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Wing specialist Winglab will open its second London restaurant, in Camden, next month.

Salad bar concept Urban Greens to make City debut next month

27-Feb-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Salad bar QSR concept Urban Greens has chosen The City’s One New Change development for its third London site.

Pret faces questions after axing smoothies and frappes

22-Feb-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

Pret A Manger is facing questions over its coffee subscription after announcing smoothies and frappes are being scrapped from its range.

Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild welcomes Soup & Caboodle

21-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Scottish deli Soup & Caboodle launches at Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild.

Knoops to make northern debut in Manchester

21-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Hot chocolate brand Knoops will open sites in Knightsbridge, Manchester and Bath as part of its ambitious expansion plans for 2023 and beyond.

Filipino restaurant Kanto opens in Leeds

20-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Father and son chefs Cezar and Isaac Javier have opened their debut Filipino restaurant in Leeds.

Insomnia Cookies to make UK launch

20-Feb-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Late-night cookie concept Insomnia Cookies will launch in the UK this year, with owner Krispy Kreme saying the brand has whitespace for more than 4,000 locations globally.

Subway explores $10bn sale

15-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Sandwich giant Subway has confirmed it is exploring a possible sale.

Popeyes aiming to open multiple drive-thru locations this year

14-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

Popeyes has confirmed it will open its first drive-thru location in the UK in the coming months in Rotherham, with further roadside sites set to launch later this year.