All Burger King articles – Page 19
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NewsJimmy’s further strengthens management team
Jimmy’s World Kitchen has further strengthened its executive team with the appointments of a new property director and operations director as it gears up for its next stage of growth
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NewsEQT plans SSP listing
EQT Partners, the private equity firm behind SSP, is accessing its options for the leading travel concessions operator, with the group tipped for a flotation on the London Stock Exchange toward the second half of this year
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Lowther to lead Five Guys in the north
Tim Lowther, who recently oversaw the launch of Shake Shack in the UK, has been named as head of operations UK north for rival chain Five Guys
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La Tagliatella in UK debut talks
La Tagliatella, the Italian restaurant brand owned by AmRest, the largest independent restaurant operator in Central and Eastern Europe with 700 sites, is believed to be in talks on its first site in the UK
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NewsTesco CEO calls for obesity law
Philip Clarke, chief executive of Tesco, has told the Government to bring in a law to tackle obesity and that legislation might be required to “level the playing field” with restaurants, takeaways, cinemas and other retailers
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NewsEAT appoints new FD
EAT, the Lyceum Capital-backed chain, has appointed Strahan Wilson, formerly of Burger King, as its new finance director, M&C Report understands
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JW Lees: guest beer option 'disastrous'
The introduction of a mandatory guest beer option for pub tenants could be “disastrous” and “endanger the viability” of mid-sized brewers while reducing choice behind the bar, JW Lees has told the Government
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NewsBurger King signs on another five
Burger King UK and its franchisees Karali, KFG and CPL Foods have acquired five further sites across the UK
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NewsSector brands dominate High St happiness list
Leading eating and drinking-out sector operators have dominated the top 10 of the latest High Street Happiness Survey, which looks into the levels of customer satisfaction being provided by the UK’s top high street brands
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NewsLeon: Offer better than ever
Leon has said that its offer is “better than ever” and that its recent opening in More London is the closest it has yet come to achieving its dream of creating “fast food as it might be in heaven”
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Analysis & InsightBeers, burgers and London buses…
Like any crowded market place there is a greater need for branded operators to differentiate themselves and raise their heads above the proverbial parapet to be seen. In the opinion of Stephen Evans, development director at Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), three clear markets have now emerged
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NewsLeon appoints new FD
Leon has appointed James Morris, who formerly had stints at Harry Ramsden’s and Fishworks, as its new finance director
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Former Bay Restaurant CEO returns with new venture
Paul Symonds, the former chief executive of Bay Restaurants and Laurel Pub Company, has started a new pub venture called Willow House Inns, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsEurope drives Q3 growth at Burger King
Burger King has reported a 0.9% rise in global comparable sales in its third quarter, driven by positive comparable sales growth in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
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OpinionPressure rises on health debate
The Government continues to put its trust in the Responsibility Deal amid rising pressure from health campaigners and the Labour Party to take legislative action. What future for the partnership approach, asks John Harrington
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 26-27 October
Company results and news£1bn sale on menu at Pizza ExpressThe owner of the restaurant empire behind Pizza Express is finalising plans for a £1bn sale or float.The private equity backer of Gondola Holdings, which also owns the Zizzi and Ask restaurant chains, are expected to appoint an investment bank in ...
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Leon secures Holborn site
Leon has secured a site in London’s Holborn for an opening before the end of the year, as part of plans to double the size of its 12-strong estate
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Analysis & InsightUndervalued and unloved
With Wagamama gearing up to open its first site in the US, and only its fourth in total, since it made its debut in the States in 2007, Stefan Chomka asks why haven’t more UK chains broken America?
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Investors target food operators at c£30m auction
Commercial property investors showed a particular appetite for food outlets at the Acuitus October auction, which saw a total of £29.08m of assets being sold
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Operators sign up for transport hub developments
A number of operators including Leon, Castle Rock Brewery and Flat White, are amongst seven new brands that are set to sign up to open as part of the new food & beverage mix at East Midlands Airport