Why Subway is betting on non-traditional locales in its Europe expansion
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The brand is set to open 10,000 restaurants.
Why Subway is betting on non-traditional locales in its Europe expansion
The brand is set to open 10,000 restaurants.
Hospitality insolvencies drop 16% MoM in August 2024
It also went down by 29% YoY.
Compass One acquires Peabodys Coffee
It also plans to launch new cafes at seven hospital sites.
Weekly Global Wrap: Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey promo returns; Pizza Hut debuts personal pan pizza kiosks; Subway launches Ghost Pepper Bread
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Social Media Wrap: Bella Italia to give away 2,000 pasta dishes; Zambrero’s new chicken flavour; Papa John’s launch Call of Duty bundle
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Chipotle invests US$100m in Lumachain and Brassica
This minority investment is done through Chipotle’s Cultivate Next venture fund.
Taco Bell to open first International equity-owned restaurant in Ipswich
It will be open on 22 October.
Starbucks expand UK presence with acquisition of 23.5 Degrees
This increases their total number of company-operated locations to almost 500 in the UK.
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
The restaurant will be giving free main courses and free £10 vouchers to celebrate the opening.
Chopstix expands presence with new Portsmouth site
Food service operators and franchisees Darren and Naomi Godfrey opened their second Chopstix site in the city.
Papa John’s UK net loss surges to £18.5m in 2023
Its operating loss also increased to £8.6m.
Pizza Pilgrims to open in Chelsea on 18 November
It is located at 219 King’s Road.
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
The company’s gross profit also increased to £8.5m.
Sticks’n’Sushi appoints former Azzuri group exec as CFO
His expertise is in M&A, capital markets, and corporate strategies.
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Why Subway is betting on non-traditional locales in its Europe expansion
The brand is set to open 10,000 restaurants.
Research
Special price offers surge as the most popular promotional tool for QSRs
![Special price offers surge as the most popular promotional tool for QSRs]()
![Special price offers surge as the most popular promotional tool for QSRs]()
It accounts for 79% of dine-in formats and 53% in the delivery sector.
Research
UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed
![UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed]()
![UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed]()
The share of in-restaurant price promotions was at 86% in H1.
Research
Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry
![Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry]()
![Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry]()
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
![Why the restaurant industry’s rush to automate keeps hitting a roadblock]()
![Why the restaurant industry’s rush to automate keeps hitting a roadblock]()
Unclear return on investments is making the industry hesitant.
Research
Football fever helps pubs whilst summer slump hits casual dining
![Football fever helps pubs whilst summer slump hits casual dining]()
![Football fever helps pubs whilst summer slump hits casual dining]()
Meanwhile, fast food restaurants saw less in-store traffic but an increase in delivery.
Research
Here's what morning traffic is doing to UK's QSR brands
![Here's what morning traffic is doing to UK's QSR brands]()
![Here's what morning traffic is doing to UK's QSR brands]()
The first half of the year saw a 13.9% boost in morning traffic.
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Why Subway is betting on non-traditional locales in its Europe expansion
![]()
The brand is set to open 10,000 restaurants.
Why Subway is betting on non-traditional locales in its Europe expansion
The brand is set to open 10,000 restaurants.
Hospitality insolvencies drop 16% MoM in August 2024
It also went down by 29% YoY.
Compass One acquires Peabodys Coffee
It also plans to launch new cafes at seven hospital sites.
Weekly Global Wrap: Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey promo returns; Pizza Hut debuts personal pan pizza kiosks; Subway launches Ghost Pepper Bread
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Social Media Wrap: Bella Italia to give away 2,000 pasta dishes; Zambrero’s new chicken flavour; Papa John’s launch Call of Duty bundle
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Chipotle invests US$100m in Lumachain and Brassica
This minority investment is done through Chipotle’s Cultivate Next venture fund.
Taco Bell to open first International equity-owned restaurant in Ipswich
It will be open on 22 October.
Starbucks expand UK presence with acquisition of 23.5 Degrees
This increases their total number of company-operated locations to almost 500 in the UK.
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
The restaurant will be giving free main courses and free £10 vouchers to celebrate the opening.
Chopstix expands presence with new Portsmouth site
Food service operators and franchisees Darren and Naomi Godfrey opened their second Chopstix site in the city.
Papa John’s UK net loss surges to £18.5m in 2023
Its operating loss also increased to £8.6m.
Pizza Pilgrims to open in Chelsea on 18 November
It is located at 219 King’s Road.
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
The company’s gross profit also increased to £8.5m.
Sticks’n’Sushi appoints former Azzuri group exec as CFO
His expertise is in M&A, capital markets, and corporate strategies.
Partner Content
Partner Content
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
Executive insights
Why Subway is betting on non-traditional locales in its Europe expansion
The brand is set to open 10,000 restaurants.
Research
Special price offers surge as the most popular promotional tool for QSRs
![Special price offers surge as the most popular promotional tool for QSRs]()
![Special price offers surge as the most popular promotional tool for QSRs]()
It accounts for 79% of dine-in formats and 53% in the delivery sector.
Research
UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed
![UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed]()
![UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed]()
The share of in-restaurant price promotions was at 86% in H1.
Research
Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry
![Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry]()
![Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry]()
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
![Why the restaurant industry’s rush to automate keeps hitting a roadblock]()
![Why the restaurant industry’s rush to automate keeps hitting a roadblock]()
Unclear return on investments is making the industry hesitant.
Research
Football fever helps pubs whilst summer slump hits casual dining
![Football fever helps pubs whilst summer slump hits casual dining]()
![Football fever helps pubs whilst summer slump hits casual dining]()
Meanwhile, fast food restaurants saw less in-store traffic but an increase in delivery.
Research
Here's what morning traffic is doing to UK's QSR brands
![Here's what morning traffic is doing to UK's QSR brands]()
![Here's what morning traffic is doing to UK's QSR brands]()
The first half of the year saw a 13.9% boost in morning traffic.
Event News
Event News
QSR Media concludes yearly conference in resounding success
![QSR Media concludes yearly conference in resounding success]()
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All tickets were sold out in the event that celebrates the QSR industry.
All tickets were sold out in the event that celebrates the QSR industry.
