Famed pizzeria Vincenzo’s is opening a site in Shoreditch
Tom Vincent is bringing his trademark pizzas to Shoreditch this autumn with the opening of a slice shop.
QSR & Street Food
Pasta Evangelists continues expansion as losses increase
Pasta Evangelists saw its revenues increase below the rate of inflation in 2024 as losses widened.
Popeyes ‘well positioned to achieve growth ambitions’ as turnover tops £100m
Popeyes UK says it is on track to reach 100 sites by the end of the year, which will include its first-ever location in the Republic of Ireland.
Tortilla forecasts ‘most profitable year’ as UK sales increase
Tortilla has recorded a sales increase of 5% in UK like-for-like sales and record UK ebitda in its unaudited interim results for the 26 weeks to 29 June 2025.
Wingstop UK toasts record results as turnover and profits soar
Wingstop UK has described 2024 as a ‘transformational year’ for the business with pre-tax profits more than tripling and turnover soaring past the £100m mark.
Phil Howard to launch fast casual version of Notto in the City
Phil Howard is set to open a fast-casual version of his pasta restaurant Notto at Broadgate this November, following the success of the brand’s sites in Piccadilly and Covent Garden.
Covent Garden to welcome a trio of cafes and bakeries
A trio of bakeries and cafés will open in Covent Garden this autumn.
Velvet Taco to open in London’s Broadgate Circle in November
US Taco brand Velvet Taco will open its first site on UK soil this November in London’s Broadgate Circle.
Gourmet doughnut brand Longboys closes blaming spiralling costs
Chef Graham Hornigold has announced the closure of his gourmet doughnut brand Longboys.
The Sushi Co to open seven sites before the year end
The Sushi Co will open seven new sites by the end of 2025, taking the brand to 30 sites across the UK.
Leeds’ Silver’s Deli named the 2025 Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year
Silver’s Deli in Leeds has been named the 2025 Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year.
The Salad Project to launch matcha bar with new Notting Hill site
The Salad Project’s forthcoming site in London’s Notting Hill will feature a dedicated matcha bar, as the group looks to capitalise on the rising popularity of the green tea-based beverage.
Lebanese street food brand Mayyil heads to Kingston for third UK site
Lebanese street food brand Mayyil is set to open the doors to its third London restaurant later this month.
German Doner Kebab launches value menu as battle for QSR lunchtime trade intensifies
German Done Kebab (GDK) has waded into the war for lunchtime trade with a new value menu.
Blend Family to reinvent Digbeth’s Custard Factory into new food hall
Food hall operator Blend Family is to redevelop the Custard Factory site in Birmingham.
Creams launches direct delivery platform
Dessert brand Creams Cafe has launched a new direct delivery platform that it says is ‘designed to boost franchisee profitability and strengthen operational efficiency’.
German Doner Kebab closes in on 150 sites
German Doner Kebab (GDK) will hit its 150-site milestone next month with a site in Leeds.
Bababoom to open fourth London site
Kebab brand Bababoom has chosen Islington for the location of its fourth site.
Spice bag specialist Scaldy heads south of the river for second London site
London-based spice bag specialist Scaldy will open its second site in London with a new residency at The Red Bull pub on Peckham High Street.
Which Wich to expand into Scotland after securing new franchise partners
US-founded sandwich chain Which Wich is set to make its debut in Scotland after securing new franchise partners to launch in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Pret a Manger to open first drive-thru as it targets travel locations for expansion
Pret a Manger will make the move into drive-thrus early next year, chief executive Pano Christou has said.
Coco di Mama extends retail reach with Tesco deal
Italian QSR brand Coco di Mama is extending its reach into retail with a nationwide launch into Tesco.
Latest opening: ADOH!
The Kolamba duo have opened a more street food-led Sri Lankan restaurant
Sandwich Sandwich heads to Tottenham Court Road for third London site
Sandwich Sandwich is continuing its expansion across the capital with the opening of a site on Tottenham Court Road.
How Burger King UK is taking on premium QSR with its new Wagyu Burger
Amid growing competition and with its biggest rival struggling, Burger King has launched what it calls ‘a first of its kind’ product for UK QSR… with Gordon Ramsay backing it.
Miami’s Coyo Taco heads to London
Kuvi Hospitality has signed a franchise agreement to bring the Miami-founded Coyo Taco brand to the UK, with a flagship London site expected to open in early 2026.
Pret sales increase by 10% to £1.2bn as grab-and-go giant eyes meal deal opportunity
Pret A Manger has reported worldwide sales of £1.2bn across company-owned and franchise shops for the year 2 January 2025, representing 10% growth when compared to the same period last year.
Burger King UK teams up with Gordon Ramsay to launch ‘most premium product’ to date
Burger King UK has joined forces with chef Gordon Ramsay to launch what it describes as ‘a first of its kind’ product for quick service restaurants.
What the flock? Domino’s launches chicken-focused sub-brand Chick ’N’ Dip
Domino’s has launched a chicken-focused sub-brand designed to capture a share of the fast-growing chicken market and help drive growth across its core business.
Chick-fil-A’s new London HQ picketed by LGBT+ protestors
Chick-fil-A’s recently established central London head office has been picketed over the US fast-food giant’s alleged ‘long record of funding anti-LGBT+ causes’.
Chin Chin team to bring two dessert concepts to KERB Seven Dials
The team behind cult ice cream parlour Chin Chin is opening two dessert-based operations to Seven Dials Market by KERB’s, one of which is an entirely new concept.
US fried chicken chain Raising Cane’s confirms plans for first UK site
Raising Cane’s, the third largest fried chicken brand in the US by sales, has confirmed it will launch its first London site next year, with further openings planned.
Market Place Food Hall launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ loyalty scheme
London-based operator Market Place Food Hall has launched an ‘all-encompassing’ loyalty programme that unifies all its vendors under a single points collection and redemption digital wallet card.
Dave’s Hot Chicken targets 180 restaurants across 10 European countries under new deal with Azzurri
Azzurri Group has signed an exclusive agreement to roll out Nashville-style chicken brand Dave’s Hot Chicken across Europe following its successful launch in the UK.
Chick-fil-A confirms Leeds opening
US fried chicken giant Chick-fil-A will open a new restaurant in Leeds this autumn as it pushes ahead with plans to open five restaurants across the UK by the end of 2026.
Wafflemeister partners with TRGC for first airport opening
Wafflemeister has partnered with TRG Concessions (TRGC) to launch its first airport site.
Burger Drop expands to Middlesborough
Fast-growing North East smash burger brand Burger Drop is to open its fifth location in England and its sixth site overall this autumn in Middlesborough.
US seafood chain Captain D’s confirms location for first UK site
US fast-casual seafood restaurant brand Captain D’s will make its UK debut with a site at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre in Broadstairs, Kent, in the coming months.
Smash burger brand Chuck’s to open permanent London site
Stripped back smash burger brand Chuck’s is making a permanent return to London.
Lauren Schultz named McDonald’s UK&I CEO as Alistair Macrow steps down
Alistair Macrow, CEO of McDonald’s UK & Ireland, has announced he will step down from his role at the fast-food giant, with Lauren Schultz set to take over early next month.
Grab-and-go salad concept PICK.YOUR.OWN. secures funding to fuel London expansion
Customisable grab-and-go salad concept PICK.YOUR.OWN. is looking to grow its footprint in London after securing funding from Frontive Group and Cervus Investments.
Gaucho planning new event pop-ups for Gaucho Go despite closing Boxhall location
Gaucho has closed its first Gaucho Go location in London’s Boxhall City after just three months trading, but says it plans to continue expanding the concept through event pop-ups.
Five Star Chef’s Joyce Kudia to take her Congolese-inspired Biléyi brand permanent at Boxhall City
Joyce Kudia has secured a permanent site for her Congolese-inspired Biléyi by MsJoyceK brand at Boxhall City in London following the success of a chef’s residency earlier in the year.
McDonald’s UK sees turnover drop amid ‘challenging’ high street footfall and ‘highly competitive environment’
McDonald’s UK has reported a £14m fall in turnover in its latest financial results, but managed to grow profit through savings in administrative expenses.
High noon: retail and foodservice draw pistols over lucrative lunchtime trade
With the Co-op’s On The Go brand launching late last month and the meteoric rise of the supermarket meal deal, the battle for lunchtime trade has never been so fierce. Should the traditional food-to-go sector be concerned?
Co-op looks to take on foodservice sector with new ‘on the go’ brand
Supermarket chain Co-op is moving into the foodservice sector with a new ‘on the go’ brand that offers a range of hot food options including pizzas cooked to order.
Wasabi sees strong growth in travel hub locations and across grocery business
Wasabi saw pre-tax profits tumble in its most recent financial results despite reporting a strong performance across both its UK restaurant division and grocery business.
SMSH BN ‘actively on the hunt for a new home’ after closing debut London site
Smash burger brand SMSH BN is on the hunt for a new home having closed its only restaurant on Charing Cross Road in London after just over a year’s trading.
Sub-prime market - a brief history of US sandwich brands in the UK
With Which Wich the latest US-founded sub slinger trying to grow its UK presence, we look at those that have previously tried to make dough in this surprisingly tough space.
Supernova expands with South Kensington opening
Smash burger slinger and social media sensation Supernova has launched a second, larger London location that, unlike its original Soho site, features indoor seating.