Five Guys
Coverage of growth strategy, operational execution, and F&B consistency at a fast-casual burger brand with a strong UK presence. This section reports on site openings, supply chain partnerships, franchising activity, and customer engagement, offering insight for operators and foodservice professionals interested in premium quick-service models, simplified menus, and high-volume performance across key trading locations.
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Dec- 2023 -13 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 13/12/23
November saw a 4% year-on-year rise in sales for leading hospitality groups, the CGA RSM hospitality business tracker revealed, which has extended a 14-month streak of like-for-like sales increases. While pubs surged 5% and restaurants hit 4.9% growth, bars saw a 6.9% decline. Notably, London’s total sales growth of 3.5%…
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13 DecemberRestaurants
Five Guys UK joins Zero Carbon Forum
Five Guys UK is among ten new members to join Zero Carbon Forum, where it will sit alongside more than 60 operators across the industry. Zero Carbon Forum members work to “pool their resources” and share learnings to accelerate emission reduction and adapt to the impacts of climate change. All…
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Sep- 2023 -4 SeptemberAdvice
How to tailor interactions for drive-thru customers in the QR industry
In 2022, the quick service (QSR) and takeaway industry in the UK amounted to a whopping £21bn, up from the previous year’s approximate £20bn. This year, the market is forecast to reach greater heights of £22bn. The UK’s 2,256 drive-thrus took in just over £2.8bn in the year to the…
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Jul- 2023 -7 JulyRestaurants
Five Guys expands delivery service with UberEats partnership
American burger and fries chain, Five Guys has expanded its delivery channel and is now available to order via the UberEats app across the UK. UberEats customers will have access to over 250,000 burger combinations with Five Guys’ signature unlimited toppings offer, allowing users to create their own burger. UberEats…
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Apr- 2023 -25 AprilRestaurants
Smoky Boys opens in Southside Shopping Centre
Smoky Boys has opened its doors at the Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth in a 3,659 sq ft unit located in the upper mall next to Five Guys. Founded in 2015 by Sharif Rahman and Hiron Miah, Smoky Boys offers guests a fully halal menu serving barbecue and grill meat…
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May- 2022 -11 MayRestaurants
Slim Chickens to make Liverpool debut
Slim Chickens, a “rapidly growing” American dining brand operated by Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), is set to make its debut in Liverpool at the Liverpool ONE shopping complex. The 5,000 sq ft flagship restaurant is set to open later this year and will provide over 175 covers, as well as…
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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryFood and Drink
Marble Arch secures cafe and restaurant signings
Marble Arch London has announced a host of new restaurants and cafes are taking to the area. It revealed London Chocolate, Chourangi, Creams, Chai Walla, Feya, Pizza Pilgrims, Wagamama, Five Guys, and Coffee by Real Eating Co. have all recently agreed leases with major landholders The Portman Estate, British Land,…
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Dec- 2021 -23 DecemberFood and Drink
Deliveroo to open new delivery-only kitchens
Deliveroo has announced the UK-wide expansion of its ‘Editions’ kitchens with the opening of new sites across London, in Acton, Brent and Dulwich. The restaurant partners at the new sites include: Five Guys, Dishoom, Shake Shack, Pho, Rosa’s Thai, Tao Tao Ju, Bleecker, Chilango, Tortilla, and Pasta Evangelists. The delivery-only…
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22 DecemberFood and Drink
Delivery services peak at 19% in November, report finds
Delivery shares of total eating out occasions peaked at 19% in November, having dropped as low as 15% during October, revealed the latest update to the Lumina Intelligence UK Foodservice Delivery Market Report 2021. Additionally, delivery occasions increased overall by 2% in the 12 weeks ending 28 November 2021. Lumina…
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Nov- 2021 -4 NovemberPubs and Bars
City Pub Group appoints new CFO
City Pub Group has announced the appointment of Holly Elliott as its newest CFO of the company, with effect 29 November 2021. She replaces Tarquin Williams who has been the CFO since 2015 and will stand down on 29 November to have a career break and then seek new challenges.…
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