In Focus
EXCLUSIVE: Patisserie Valerie looks to variety, brand refresh to regain ‘lost' customers
EXCLUSIVE: Patisserie Valerie looks to variety, brand refresh to regain ‘lost' customers
Its managing director says the bakery and cafe chain still has a “reasonable amount” of brand equity.
New, emerging operators predicted to "swiftly" replace some closed locations
CGA details other developments they expect to happen in 2020.
Sustainable delivery, food halls amongst trends to watch in 2020
Meat-like plant protein, according to The NPD Group, will play a “major role”.
2019: Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the UK multi-site restaurant industy these past twelve months.
How PAUL aims to become a national player
CEO Mark Hilton eyes to open at least five company-owned stores in the UK in 2020.
EXCLUSIVE: Mamago's plans to bring a healthier spin on food-to-go
Wagamama pulls back the curtain on how they created the new concept.
Spontaneous dining, unusual cuisines amongst trends to watch in 2020
Research and insight specialist Savanta also noted coffee being a crucial element for restaurants.
Millennials, Gen Z flock to restaurants weekly: survey
Good food is seen as a key factor in the dining experience.
How Chozen Noodle finds success in pursuing a multi-channel strategy
Founder Matthew Kirby also shares his insights on enduring in a tough market.
More shoppers are lessening their meat intake, and what that means for your QSR
An older segment, notably, is getting into the flexitarian diet.
EXCLUSIVE: How Bleecker Burgers Has Made Itself An Established Player
The chain talks to QSR Media after opening their largest outlet so far.
Consumers' expectations of food quality increased in past months: study
It is now the leading reason for negative feedback in the sector, according to Feed It Back.
EXCLUSIVE: Pizza Hut Delivery wants to give flexibility in fast casual
Managing director Neil Manhas shares the latest in their fast casual concepts.
Affluent Brits flock to chicken shops and restaurants as sales top £2.3bn
More than a third of consumers are also ordering home deliveries more often from burger and chicken outlets/restaurants compared to a year ago.
Lunch remains most frequented daypart for food-to-go: IGD
However, drinking occasions have beaten lunch in standalone visits.
Donut King, Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar eye ambitious expansion in the UK
Two of Australia’s biggest QSR brands want 250 stores each.
EXCLUSIVE: Behind the YO! rebrand
The Japanese chain discussed how they are responding to the changes in the foodservice market.