All McDonald’s articles – Page 17
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News
Easterbrook to join Walmart board
British-born McDonald’s chief executive Steve Easterbrook is to join the board of retailer and ASDA owner Walmart
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Opinion
On course to be US masters
Competitive socialising is frequently cited as the ‘next big thing’ for the eating and drinking-out sector and one of the stars of the segment is crazy golf concept, Swingers. Mel Flaherty met founders Matt Grech-Smith and Jeremy Simmonds as they look to hit overseas expansion a fair way.
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NewsGovernment pledges plastic straw ban
The Government has announced a consultation over a ban of plastic straws and drinks stirrers in a bid to cut plastic waste.
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McDonald's facing fresh strike action
McDonald’s is facing a new round of industrial action, as The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union ballots members over whether to strike in pursuit of higher wages and improved working conditions.
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Analysis & Insight
Gender pay gap reporting: A sector overview
Gender pay gap reporting has been dominating the headlines this week. With the deadline now passed, what were the numbers reported by some of the biggest players in the eating and drinking out market? MCA takes a look
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News
PizzaExpress appoints F&B director
PizzaExpress has appointed Jane Treasure, formerly of Whitbread and McDonald’s UK, as its new Food & Beverage director
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McDonald’s UK to begin phasing out plastic straws
McDonald’s UK is to begin phasing out plastic straws across its c1,300 estate
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Analysis & InsightBrand building in adversity
A number of high-profile restaurant brands are currently in the limelight for their economic woes. But how much of their difficulties can be traced back to the strength or otherwise of the brand, and what can be done to rescue it once it has been damaged? Ian Dunstall shares his thoughts
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News
McDonald’s sets greenhouse gas emission reduction targets
McDonald’s has become the first restaurant company to set science-based targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
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News
JDW: Pizza, brand building and growth
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin spoke to the press following this morning H1 results announcement. He discussed his approach of sticking to the brand’s core values while innovating on a small scale, including the fledgling pizza offer. He also shared his thoughts on delivery, the casual dining market and plans for further expansion in the Republic of Ireland but why JDW won’t be going international.
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News
Pizza Rossa to fold over 'toxic' trading environment
Pizza Rossa, the pizza by the slice concept, is to cease trading at the end of the month after failing to find a new home, with founder Corrado Accardi describing the area of its sole site in Leadenhall as “toxic”.
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NewsSchlee named Retailers’ Retailer of the Year
Pret A Manger chief executive Clive Schlee has been voted by his peers as the stand-out individual in the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector.
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News
Brandwatch: Just Eat
Just Eat may have reported strong order growth in its full year results yesterday – up 19% in the UK, to 105 million – but the market balked at its lower forecasts for growth in 2018, largely down to planned investment in areas like its branded restaurant delivery partnerships, in a bid to fend off increasing competition. MCA explores the potential impact of its plans.
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Analysis & InsightContemporary operators challenging top brands
Five Guys is leading the pack of contemporary operators challenging the established casual dining brands, the latest MCA data has shown.
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News
NFU president calls for action on ‘local’ menu claims
The new president of the National Farmers Union has used her maiden speech to attack false claims of local provenance and call for evidence-based food labels.
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News
Soul Foods appoint McDonald’s Morgan as FD
David Morgan, the former finance director – head of integration (UK & Ireland) has joined the Soul Foods Group as finance director, MCA understands.
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News
Mosaic secures Battersea Power Station site
Mosaic Pub & Dining, the former City Pub EIS Fund, has secured a site at the Battersea Power Station development, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightTop of Mind poll shows resilience across sector
MCA’s Top of Mind survey – based on interviews with leading figures across the eating and drinking-out sector – has shown a further decline in confidence about the trading environment, with only 25% feeling positive.
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Analysis & InsightTop 10 Food to Go brands increase market share
As growth shows signs of slowing in the Food To Go market, risk averse customers are increasingly turning to the top brands, the latest MCA insight has shown.
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OpinionAn Honest Approach
This year is set to be significant for Honest Burgers as it gears up to expand its offer into the regions. Its co-founders explain how, in a crowded and unpredictable market, they see honesty as the best policy.