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Tortilla concludes the search for UK’s burrito master 2024
Tortilla concludes the search for UK’s burrito master 2024
Six finalists battled it out for the title of Burrito Master 2024.
Bella Italia opens fourth restaurant in Bristol
Bella Italia opens fourth restaurant in Bristol
The restaurant will be giving free main courses and free £10 vouchers to celebrate the opening.
Chopstix expands presence with new Portsmouth site
Chopstix expands presence with new Portsmouth site
Food service operators and franchisees Darren and Naomi Godfrey opened their second Chopstix site in the city.
Social Media Wrap: Burger King UK unveils Addams Family collection; LEON and GRUBBY launch new recipes; Bone Daddies add new ramens
Social Media Wrap: Burger King UK unveils Addams Family collection; LEON and GRUBBY launch new recipes; Bone Daddies add new ramens
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Wendy’s Restaurants UK turnover surges 50% to £31.9m in FY2023
Wendy’s Restaurants UK turnover surges 50% to £31.9m in FY2023
The company’s gross profit also increased to £8.5m.
Sticks’n’Sushi appoints former Azzuri group exec as CFO
Sticks’n’Sushi appoints former Azzuri group exec as CFO
His expertise is in M&A, capital markets, and corporate strategies.
Bubbleology opens two new sites
Bubbleology opens two new sites
The brand aims to reach over 50 sites in the next 12 months.
Velvet Taco to open its first UK location in Soho
Velvet Taco to open its first UK location in Soho
The new store will commence in spring of 2025.
Weekly Global Wrap: US french fry supplier shutters plant; Popeyes adds Ghost Pepper sauce in sandwiches; Pizza Hut launches squid ink pizza
Weekly Global Wrap: US french fry supplier shutters plant; Popeyes adds Ghost Pepper sauce in sandwiches; Pizza Hut launches squid ink pizza
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Sandwich Sandwich launches catering service in London
Sandwich Sandwich launches catering service in London
The service was initially just available in Bristol.
Chipotle expands their halloween tradition Boorito to Europe for the first time
Chipotle expands their halloween tradition Boorito to Europe for the first time
They will give a £6 and €7 entrée offer in the U.K. and France, respectively.
Fast casual restaurant market grows by US$302.5b in 2024 to 2028
Fast casual restaurant market grows by US$302.5b in 2024 to 2028
It is estimated to increase at a CAGR of 15.2%.
GAIL’s open in Elephant Park
GAIL’s open in Elephant Park
The location is home to a mix of eclectic mix of independent brands.
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Genting Singapore net profit down 5% to $578.9m in FY2024
Revenue rose 5% to over $2.5b.
Zhongxin Fruit and Juice records $4m net profit in HY2025
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However, the gross profit margin decreased to 16.3% from 18.4%.
Research
Special price offers surge as the most popular promotional tool for QSRs
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It accounts for 79% of dine-in formats and 53% in the delivery sector.
Research
UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed
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The share of in-restaurant price promotions was at 86% in H1.
Research
Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry
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Restaurant promos grew by 25% in QSR and 13% in casual dining.
Technology
Why the restaurant industry’s rush to automate keeps hitting a roadblock
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Unclear return on investments is making the industry hesitant.
Research
Football fever helps pubs whilst summer slump hits casual dining
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Meanwhile, fast food restaurants saw less in-store traffic but an increase in delivery.
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