All Burger King articles – Page 2
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InterviewsBurger King UK: ‘There is opportunity for growth during these times’
The business has remained resilient through recent economic turmoil, with a significant new refinancing deal setting it up to benefit from growth opportunities, CEO Alasdair Murdoch tells MCA
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InterviewsBKUK: ‘Karali deal gives us critical mass’
The acquisition of Karali Group’s 74 Burger King sites was a strategically important move and further strengthens its position in the drive-thru market, Burger King UK CEO Alasdair Murdoch told MCA
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NewsUKHospitality unveils new sustainability strategy
UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls and speakers including Burger King’s Tim Doubleday unveiled a series of sustainability commitments for the sector during a seminar
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NewsBurger King UK to acquire 74 franchise restaurants
The business, which has secured £110m in fixed-term financing, is to indirectly acquire the sites from its second largest franchise partner, through the acquisition of the Karali Group.
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Analysis & InsightEnergy cost pressures mean ‘it’s impossible to plan’
The challenges posed by energy costs and the need to review restaurant design to capitalise on delivery sales, were debated at a special leaders’ roundtable at MCA’s Restaurant Conference.
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Analysis & InsightPlant-based PR: The value of the vegan burger
MCA examines the trend for plant-based only restaurants, their commercial viability, and value as a PR opportunity for bigger players
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NewsBurger King UK to launch new loyalty programme
Your Burger King will launch on 26 July and will enable customers to acquire points which can be redeemed against 22 menu items
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NewsBurger King UK trials reusable packaging
The company is targeting of a 41% reduction in value chain carbon emissions per restaurant by 2030, and 0% single-use plastic by 2025
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NewsBurger King UK sees lfls up 46%
The fast food chain said strong sales and profit had been driven by continued restaurant expansion and franchise acquisitions, alongside the digital transformation of the business, with a further 200 restaurant openings targeted by 2026
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NewsBurger King eyes ‘significant growth’ in 2022
UK chief executive Alasdair Murdoch told MCA that drive-thru remained a key area of growth for the brand, while dark kitchens were being used as a way of increasing market penetration
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NewsBurger King UK opens 10 new sites
It comes as the Bridgepoint-backed business plans a reported £600m listing on the London Stock Exchange
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NewsBurger King suspends corporate support in Russia
The fast food chain announced that it has suspended all of its corporate support for the Russian market, including operations, marketing and its supply chain
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NewsBurger King UK’s £600m float stalls over Ukraine nerves
Plans to list the UK division of the hamburger chain on the London Stock Exchange have been slowed by the hostilities, the Mail on Sunday reports
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NewsBurger King pushes ahead with flotation plan
Burger King UK owner Bridgepoint has expanded its cohort of advisers, adding a third investment bank, as it moves forward with a £600m flotation of the business, The Times has reported.
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants debut new planted-based dishes as Veganuary returns
With the UK’s appetite showing no signing of abating, MCA rounds-up some of the latest vegan innovations to hit menus this month.
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NewsBKUK adds to corporate estate
Burger King UK has agreed to acquire 12 restaurants from franchisees Kaykem Fast Foods Limited and Saxby
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NewsAdvisors appointed for Burger King UK float
Burger King UK’s backer Bridgepoint has appointed Bank of America and Investec to advise on the floatation of the fast-food giant, during the first half of 2022
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NewsSustainability: ‘It’s about starting small and gaining momentum’
Removing plastic toys from Burger King UK’s kids meals had a much greater impact on plastic reduction than straws, which weigh less
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NewsChips down as fry bag shortage hits Burger King
Latest sign of supply chain issues sees fast food restaurants run out of packaging
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Analysis & InsightBK IPO: a whopper of a move?
With Burger King UK the latest in a flurry of restaurant operators said to be eyeing a public listing, MCA explores why now and what it could mean for the growth of the chain