UK
Domino's UK system sales increase 9.8%
Domino's UK system sales increase 9.8%
The increase is driven by new store openings and strong like-for-like performance of 6.1%.
UK consumers are becoming creatures of habit: The NPD Group
One in four would go for a foodservice outlet if they get good pricing, convenience, and the right customer experience.
Global News Wrap Up: Burger King takes on net neutrality; Starbucks Coffee Company now offers sick leave; Krispy Kreme unveils new Glazed Doughnut flavour
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Pilgrims to launch Hawaiian pizza; McDonald's releases list of meals under 600kcal; West Cornwall Pasty unveils Everybody Pasty range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
UK consumers' interest in health could accelerate out-of-home dining
The research from IGD found that 31% of consumers would eat out more if healthier options were more readily available.
Mid-market casual dining sector is under pressure in 2018: research
Although the new report from Christie & Co suggests that continued growth is expected in the fast casual and high-end casual sectors.
Greggs to host Valentine's candlelit dining experience
Greggs has teamed up with OpenTable to introduce a candlelit dinner in its shops for the very first time.
Doughnut Time celebrates Notting Hill store launch with free doughnuts
It gave free doughnuts between 12 and 2 pm in the launch of its new store last January 27.
DP Eurasia delivers 32.8% sales growth
It announced that the increase in annual sales was helped by the expansion of its store networks and boost from online orders.
Starbucks EMEA sales fall
EMEA sales fell 1% for the quarter ending Dec 31st, with transactions down 4%.
Pre-packaged sandwiches produce biggest carbon footprint: research
UK’s annual consumption of sandwiches has a greater impact on the environment than the use of 8 million cars, scientists claimed.
Crêpeaffaire to triple number of units with £2m funding by BGF
The multi-site crêperie brand will use the funding to expand across the UK and internationally.
Jon Lake joins Chopstix Group as Managing Director
The appointment is effective immediately.
Platform Pizza launches digital ordering
After the roll out of the digital ordering platform, the brand hopes to follow this up with their mobile ordering app soon.
Comptoir Libanais makes regional debut at Grand Central
The Lebanese restaurant is due to open in March.
New national drinking water scheme to cut plastic bottle use by millions
People will be able to refill water bottles for free in tens of thousands of places in England.
Former GBK CEO appointed as Burger King UK's new boss
Former Gourmet Burger Kitchen CEO Alasdair Murdoch has been announced as Burger King UK’s new CEO.