All McDonald’s articles – Page 21
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News
Foresight in talks to invest in Mowgli
Foresight Group, the private equity firm, is in exclusive talks to take a stake in Mowgli, the Liverpool-based Indian street food restaurant
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Analysis & Insight
Nando’s rides high in chain restaurant rankings
The latest MCA data shows Nando’s widening the gap on competitors to cement its place as the number one chain restaurant brand for dinner.
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News
The Ivy Collection completes City deal
The Ivy Collection, the Richard Caring-backed group, will further strengthened its presence in central London
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Itsu to explore franchise model
Itsu, the Julian Metcalfe-founded, Asian-inspired brand, will explore a franchise model when it looks to expand internationally
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Kout confirms Little Chef sale to Euro Garages
Kout Food Group has confirmed the sale of its Little Chef portfolio to Euro Garages.
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JDW tops YouGov Brand Index
JD Wetherspoon was the top ranked chain in the YouGovBrand Index for UK fast food and pubs during 2016
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Ivy Collection appoints head of marketing
The Ivy Collection, the Richard Caring-backed group,has appointed Charley Springall as its new head of marketing
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Hands to acquire McDonald’s Nordic operations
McDonald’s has announced it has agreed to sell its Nordic operation to Guy Hands
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McDonald’s and Nando's top brand simplicity index
McDonald’s and Nando’s both feature in the top 10 for the UK Brand Simplicity Index.
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Opinion
M&A activity – 2016 a year in review
2016 was another eventful year in the restaurant and bars sector. Despite some strong headwinds, a steady flow of deal activity has continued over the last 12 months. BDO M&A specialists Tom Barnard and Eleanor Moulsdale take a look at the deals that shaped 2016 and who will be the movers and shakers over the next 12 months.
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News
McDonald’s UK growth remains strong amid US slump
The UK remains a bedrock of growth for McDonald’s as US sales fell 1.3% in its fourth quarter.
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London restaurants face £336m rates hike
Business rates bills for restaurants across London are set to rise by £336.5m over the next five years, according to the latest data.
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Ivy Collection turnover tops £20m
The Ivy Collection saw turnover increase from £6m in 2015 to £22.3m in the year to 31 July 2016
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Shotgun BBQ closes debut site
Shotgun BBQ – the concept launched by New York chef Brad McDonald – has closed its debut site in Kingly Court, Soho.
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Euro Garages in talks to acquire Little Chef
Euro Garages, the fast-growing forecourt retailer, is in advanced talks to acquire iconic roadside brand, Little Chef
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Analyst corner: Starbucks set to outgrow McDonald’s
Nomura’s Mark Kalinowski has predicted that Starbucks will overtake McDonald’s as the sector’s most valuable company globally.
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Pan Chai signs partnership agreement
Pan Chai is set to hit the expansion the trail after signing a franchise agreement with the SME Group
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Iley leaves Starbucks
Rhys Iley, who headed up Starbucks’ UK division, has left the coffee company following a leadership reorganisation.
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The Ivy Collection secures Vintage Salt site
The Ivy Collection has strengthened its pipeline in central London after securing the Vintage Salt site near Liverpool Street
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Analysis & Insight
Customer service stars of 2016
MCA director of insight, Steve Gotham, looks at which operators topped the league tables for friendly and speedy service during 2016 and what lessons we can learn from their success.