All KFC articles – Page 23
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NewsStarbucks eyes 200 UK franchise sites
Starbucks UK has confirmed to M&C Report that it plans to open 200 sites across the country under franchise by 2017
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AmRest eyes UK debut
AmRest, the largest independent restaurant operator in Central and Eastern Europe with 700 sites, is looking to make its UK debut under the Italian restaurant brand La Tagliatella, M&C Report has learnt
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OpinionEnd of complacency
Parts of the British restaurant scene traditionally dominated by independents are facing fresh competition from dynamic new entrants. It’s a reminder that complacency is not an option, a lesson that’s equally important for the pub trade
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Hey Potato set for national roll out
Hey Potato, the new concept backed by Bharat Patel, the largest KFC franchisee in the UK, is eyeing a national rollout, after the success of its first two sites
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Harvester ad claims top spot
The latest TV advert from Harvester, the Mitchells & Butlers-owned brand, was the most recalled TV spot of last week
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NewsKout enters coffee market
Kout Food Group (KFG), the Kuwaiti-based foodservice firm, which recently acquired Little Chef, has announced the acquisition of award-winning Costa Coffee franchisee South West Coffee, which operates eight sites, for c£3.1m.
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 10-11 August
Weekend Press 10-11 August Companies and markets The sun shines on pubs and Spirit rises The belated arrival of summer has offered some salvation to Britain’s beleaguered brewing and pub industry. The shares have now thrown off the shackles and, along with the rest of the stock market, are enjoying ...
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Analysis & Insight
Consumers demand more from food-to-go
Almost two thirds (61%) of consumers now buy lunch on-the-go, according to new research that says people are demanding more from food-on-the-go options
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OpinionEastern edge
A new breed of fun, imaginative player is moving Japanese and east Asian food away from its highly stylised or deeply traditional roots in the UK. The day of the swashbuckling samurai chef is nigh
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Little Chef buyer 'working on another major deal'
Davis Coffer Lyons says it’s working with Kuwaiti-based Kout Food Group on another multi-site transaction after advising on its acquisition of Little Chef
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Little Chef to live on after c£15m deal
Little Chef, the iconic restaurant chain is to live on after the c80-strong business was acquired from RCapital by the Kuwaiti company Kout Food Group Restaurants UK Limited (KFGR-UK), in a deal, which valued the business at around £15m
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Intu commences £9m Lakeside redevelopment
Intu has started first phase of its £9m redevelopment of Lakeside shopping centre’s food court.
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Little Chef to run festival cafes
The iconic restaurant chain, which was placed in the market in April, is to operate a pop-up cafe at two music festivals this summer
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NewsNew campaign calls for healthier kids' meals
Jamie’s Italian named as chain with the most healthy options for children, as new campaign calls for parents to expose outlets that don’t make the grade
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NewsYum! UK sales dip 2%
However, margin and operating profits in its international business benefited from last November’s sale of its Pizza Hut UK restaurant arm to Rutland Partners
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Griffiths reiterates VAT campaign skepticism
Tory MP says: “Cutting taxes for the likes of Starbuck and KFC is not a prospect that will see Mr Osborne reaching for his cheque book”
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Starbucks UK signs up latest franchisee
Starbucks UK has signed up a company that operates a number of KFC sites under franchise as its latest franchisee
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Forrester collects most people focused CEO award
Karen Forrester, managing director of TGI Friday’s, has won Britain’s Most People Focused Chief Executive Award
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Final Kitchen Italia site sold
Kout Food Group, the Kuwait-based owner of Maison Blanc, has sold its remaining Kitchen Italia site in Covent Garden
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Weekend Press
Weekend press roundup, 8-9 June
Roadside servicesBetting tycoon takes punt on giving lorry drivers a break from open roadThe man who built Betfred from a single bookies in Salford to a nationwide chain is taking a gamble on motorway services and plans to open truck stops nationwide over the next five years.Only a couple of ...