QSR & Street Food

It's Bagels secures permanent spot in Primrose Hill

05-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

New York-style bagel concept It’s Bagels will open its first bricks and mortar location in September on Regent's Park Road in Primrose Hill, London.

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Road to success: how McCain is inspiring the next generation of street food traders

05-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The inaugural McCain Streets Ahead programme culminates this week with two pitch days that’ll see up to 10 aspiring street food operators each receive up to £10,000 of investment.

Leon to launch in Italy

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Leon will open its first outpost in Italy later this year in Rome as part of a partnership between SSP Group and Italian rail station operator Grandi Stationi.

Pizza Union looks to expand

01-Jun-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

Pizza Union, the Roman-style pizza bar from Babby Hashemi, is looking for new sites across central London, and negotiating on a few potential locations.

Street food star Mexican Seoul goes permanent

01-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Mexican-Korean fusion street food operator Mexican Seoul will open a taco bar this July close to Hackney’s Victoria Park.

QSR occasions rise as diners seek inexpensive meal options

31-May-2023 By James McAllister

QSR occasions have increased by 1.3 percentage points (ppts) year on year, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence, as consumers seek inexpensive meal options amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Issa brothers combine Asda and EG Group

31-May-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

Asda has agreed to buy EG Group’s UK and Ireland operations for an enterprise value of £2.27bn, in a deal that will see it take ownership of the Leon brand.

Street food village brand STACK sets sight on Whitley Bay

31-May-2023 By Restaurant

North east-based container street food brand STACK is looking to open a venue in Whitley Bay in north Tyneside.

Neat Burger eyes further international growth following latest funding round

31-May-2023 By James McAllister

Neat Burger, the London-based vegan fast food concept backed by Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio, is plotting further international expansion after raising $18m in its latest funding round.

Subway to offer set sandwich range in biggest-ever menu shake up

31-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Subway has launched a menu initiative that will see it offer 15 sandwiches with set fillings to run alongside its existing fully-customisable offering.

El Pollote to open first bricks and mortar site

26-May-2023 By Restaurant

Street food brand El Pollote will open its first bricks and mortar site this summer.

Spanish Tortilla restaurant Broken Eggs to open in Fitzrovia

23-May-2023 By Restaurant

Brother and sister duo Gabriel Larraz and Marta Verdu are to open a debut site of their Spanish tortilla concept Broken Eggs.

I am Döner to open its first forecourt franchise

22-May-2023 By Restaurant

Kebab brand I am Döner will open its first forecourt franchise site this summer.

Poke House looking to accelerate global expansion after securing new investment

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

Italian poke chain Poke House is looking to accelerate its global expansion following the completion of a new investment round.

Pret launches in Luxembourg

17-May-2023 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger has launched its first location in Luxembourg, the latest international market for it to enter amid a global expansion drive.

Crudo to open Seven Dials restaurant this month

15-May-2023 By Restaurant

Cevicheria group Crudo will open its fourth restaurant in London later this month, in Covent Garden.

Wendy’s focusing on drive-thrus to build UK footprint

11-May-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Wendy’s first UK drive-thru is performing ahead of expectations, with the format seen as a key driver for its growth across the country, according to CEO Todd Penegor.

Bunsik expands beyond the capital

10-May-2023 By James McAllister

Korean QSR brand Bunsik is heading to Manchester for its first location outside of London, which will also be its biggest site to date.

Eggslut moves into food halls with Market Halls partnership

10-May-2023 By James McAllister

‘Gourmet’ QSR brand Eggslut is to open its first London location housed within a food hall under a new partnership with Market Halls.

Greggs opens first airport site with SSP

09-May-2023 By Georgi Gyton

Greggs has opened its first airport site in Cardiff in partnership with SSP, marking the next milestone in the QSR bakery brand’s strategy to expand in travel hub locations.

Kenny Tutt scores second site for Patty Guy

05-May-2023 By James McAllister

Sussex-based chef Kenny Tutt is expanding his fledgling burger concept Patty Guy with a new site at The Courtyard in Hastings that’s set to launch later this month.

Delivery brand Bhola’s Indian Rasoi to launch in Bethnal Green

04-May-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Bhola Prasad is to launch the first of several planned delivery and collection kitchens in London under the Bhola’s Indian Rasoi brand.

Fish and chip prices up by a fifth

04-May-2023 By James McAllister

The average cost of a plate of fish and chips is now £9, having increased by a fifth.

McDonald’s hit with £475,000 fine after mouse infestation found at Leytonstone branch

04-May-2023 By James McAllister

McDonald’s has been fined nearly half a million pounds for violating food hygiene laws after a rodent infestation was discovered at one of its restaurants in Leytonstone.

Fresh off the boat: high-profile US chef Eddie Huang to bring his Baohaus brand to UK

02-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

High-profile US chef Eddie Huang is to bring his Baohaus brand to the UK after striking a deal with delivery and food hall business Sessions.

La Bistroteca comes to Liverpool's Baltic Market

02-May-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Livia Alarcon will open her debut restaurant concept at Liverpool’s Baltic Market this month.

Popeyes to open first UK drive-thru restaurant next month

26-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

US fried chicken restaurant Popeyes UK is opening the doors to its first drive-thru restaurant next month.

Budgie Montoya to launch Filipino street food brand

26-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Ferdinand ‘Budgie’ Montoya is to launch a Filipino street food concept next month within Market Halls Oxford Circus in London.

Pret overhauls loyalty programme

26-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Pret a Manger has announced its coffee subscription service will be rebranded to Club Pret, with the price rising from £25 to £30 per month.

Itsu targeting £100m grocery business within two years following appointment of Justin King

25-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Itsu is looking to drive the sales of its grocery business to £100m in the next two years following the appointment of former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King.

Mercato Metropolitano offers rent-free tenure in its food markets as part of new initiative

21-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Food market operator Mercato Metropolitano is launching a new initiative that will see one lucky entrepreneur offered a three-month, rent-free tenure at one of the group’s London outposts.

Pret makes its debut in India

21-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Pret a Manger has opened its first store in India today (21 April) as it continues its global expansion.

Camile Thai UK enters liquidation

20-Apr-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

The company that operates Camile Thai in the UK has entered into liquidation.

Uber Eats pilots reusable container scheme

18-Apr-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Uber Eats has partnered with a group of London restaurants to provide reusable containers for their food delivery.

Pip Lacey and Gordy McIntyre launch Little Pizza Hicce

17-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Pip Lacey and Gordy McIntyre have added pizzas to their repertoire with the launch of Little Pizza Hicce.

Bob & Berts to hit 30 sites this year

17-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Independent coffee shop chain Bob & Berts has announced plans to open six new stores this year, taking its total footprint to more than 30 sites across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Book review: The Athenian - Eat Like a Greek

14-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Greek street food outfit The Athenian has become the latest brand in the casual dining space to release a cookbook of all its signature dishes.

Sushi Shop grows its presence in London

14-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Sushi Shop has expanded its estate in the capital with the opening of a venue in Clapham.

Atis choses Borough Yards for fifth site

14-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Salad bowl brand Atis will open a fifth venue in the capital next month, with a sixth also in the pipeline.

Boxpark seeks traders for its upcoming Liverpool site

13-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Boxpark is looking for ‘emerging and independent street food businesses on a regional and national scale’ for its upcoming Liverpool food hall.

Truffle Burger heads to Marylebone

11-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

London-based 'finer diner' brand Truffle Burger will open its fourth bricks and mortar site later this month in Marylebone.

MasterChef: The Professionals winner Dan Lee scores residency at Hockley Social Club

11-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

MasterChef: The Professionals champion Dan Lee is to 'lay down some roots' in his home city of Birmingham with an extended residency at Hockley Social Club this summer.

Ole & Steen launches grab-and-go offer

05-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

London-centric Danish bakery group Ole & Steen has launched a grab-and-go offering that sees some of its products available pre-packed for people on the go.

SushiDog secures funding for further expansion

05-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Quick service sushi roll concept SushiDog has secured more than £500,000 in funding to further expand in the capital.

Bundobust heads to Birmingham

03-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Indian street food and craft beer hall brand Bundobust is heading to Birmingham for its fifth opening.

Itsu ditches sushi with new hot food dine-in concept

31-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Itsu has launched a new dine-in concept that focuses primarily on steamed hot food, with no sushi featuring on the menu.

Bad Boy Pizza Society to launch new sandwich concept

29-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The team behind street food outfit Bad Boy Pizza Society is to launch a new sandwich concept at Vinegar Yard in London Bridge next month.

Chopstix to open 30 sites this year as it considers drive-thru locations

29-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Chopstix Group has announced plans to open 30 new venue this year after reporting record revenues.

Leon opens first location in south west of England

29-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Healthy fast food brand Leon has opened its first location in the south west of England, on Stall Street in Bath.

Wendy's announces three more sites

28-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Wendy’s is continuing its UK expansion with three new restaurants to open in the coming months.