All McDonald’s articles – Page 16
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NewsAugust 2018
In the August edition of MCA, we look at the latest data on growth within the eating out sector and how different segments are performing. This month’s edition also features interviews with Jason Clark, COO for McDonald’s UK; Toby Smith, CEO of Novus Leisure; Sam Lee, MD of Temper and Matt Snell, MD of Gusto. We also discuss the growth trajectory of healthy eating brand, Pure, and investigate the innovative work being done by companies across the sector to boost retention of staff.
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NewsMcDonald’s UK carrying out c50,000 deliveries per day
McDonald’s UK is carrying out c50,000 deliveries per day from its c500 restaurants, which is helping to underpin its continued sales growth.
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OpinionVegan trend picks up momentum in the States
In her latest profile of trends in US dining, Kerstin Kuhn, looks at the chains that are taking vegan cuisine mainstream across the state
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NewsCarlyle makes bid for Gaucho
Carlyle, the US private equity firm, has made a bid to buy Gaucho out of administration, Sky News reports.
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NewsMosaic acquires three-strong Birmingham package
Mosaic Pub & Dining, the EIS-backed multiple operator, has exchanged on a package of Birmingham pubs – taking its estate to 21.
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Analysis & InsightSoft skills more valuable than academic skills when starting career
Soft skills, such as teamwork, customer service and hospitality, are seen as more important than hard skills, such as computer programming or accounting for positioning young employees for success at the beginning of a career, a survey by McDonald’s reveals.
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NewsMcDonald’s UK & Ireland records 49th quarter of growth; coffee big driver
McDonald’s UK & Ireland has continued on its growth trajectory notching up 49 consecutive quarters of sales and guest count increases.
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OpinionReturn of the king
Alasdair Murdoch, the man who turned around Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), is now looking to do the same with the c500-strong Burger King UK business. He talks to Mark Wingett about changing people’s perceptions about the brand and the challenges he faces in doing so
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Analysis & InsightPremium casual is the future
In order for operators to boost their profit margins, is going premium casual the answer? David Abramson, CEO of leisure property consultant Cedar Dean Group believes it could be
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NewsMcDonald’s to roll-out Bluetooth locators for table service
McDonald’s is to roll out the use of Bluetooth locators in stores where it offers table service, in order to cut down on time spent looking for customers.
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Analysis & InsightLessons learnt in a tough market
In a challenging climate, operators still have many levers they can pull to keep ahead of competitors and stay relevant to an increasingly demanding consumer set. MCA’s executive director Simon Stenning looks at lessons that can be learnt from how the sector has evolved in the past two years
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NewsMcDonald’s to scrap straws across UK
The campaign to scrap plastic straws across the UK hospitality sector has received a boost with the news that McDonald’s is to roll out its ban.
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NewsWoodward departs Bermondsey to set up pubco
Richard Woodward has stepped down from his role as operations director at Ei Group’s Bermondsey Pub Company managed arm, to set up his own pub company.
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NewsPickworth to depart Azzurri
Jim Pickworth is to leave his role as chief financial officer of the Azzurri Group after 11 years with the company, MCA has learnt.
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NewsMosaic secures 18th pub
Mosaic Pub and Dining, formerly known as City Pub EIS Fund, has acquired its 18th pub and restructured its senior team, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightGreater use of psychological pricing expected
The use of psychological pricing is expected to increase, as market conditions remain tough and operators try to tempt customers through their doors, according to new MCA research.
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OpinionNip and Tuk
Health-focused chain Leon has partnered with David Thompson’s Aylmer Aaharn food group to transform its Shaftesbury Avenue site into a Thai fast food restaurant that could become a major growth brand. Restaurant magazine deputy editor Joe Lutrario meets Leon founder John Vincent to discuss the prospects for Tuk Shop.
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OpinionHow Pret turned values into value
The news that Bridgepoint has agreed to sell Pret A Manger to JAB Holdings marks a new chapter for a brand that has consistently been voted the most admired among sector leaders. James Wallin looks at the values underpinning the brand and what the deal may mean for Pret and its investors – both incoming and outgoing – as well as assessing what wider impact the company’s £1k staff bonus may have on hospitality’s reputation as an employer.
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OpinionAround the world in 80 opportunities
In his latest Going Global column for MCA, international franchise expert Jasper Reid, weighs up the pros and cons of the major franchising targets around the world. He also takes a look at some non-traditional locations where UK eating out brands could thrive.
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McDonald’s refurb programme 80% complete
McDonald’s UK has refurbished 80% of its 1,270 restaurants as part of its Experience of the Future programme, with the rest of the estate to be completed later this year.