All McDonald’s articles – Page 38
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McDonald grows estate
Former Caprice Holdings chief executive Des McDonald is to open two further sites under his Q-Grill and Fish & Chip Shop formats in the City next year
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Operator becomes largest McDonald’s UK franchisee
Ron Mounsey, a former dairy farmer, has become the largest franchise operator in the UK, after acquiring six restaurants in and around Newport
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Former McDonald’s CEO takes POD chair role
Andrew Taylor, the former chief executive of McDonald’s UK, has joined POD, the London-based, healthy fast food concept led by Tim Hall, as chairman, M&C Report understands
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McDonald’s trials custom-made burgers
McDonald’s is trialling custom-made burgers in selected stores in California and Illinois, which allows diners to make selections on an iPad
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Operators recognised for apprenticeships
Spirit, Whitbread, Greene King, McDonald’s, Starbucks and Orchid have been named in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list
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NewsMcDonald’s UK launches job workshops
McDonald’s UK, Jobcentre Plus and learndirect teamed up earlier this week to hold the first ‘How to Get Hired’ workshop session, at the fast food chain’s restaurant in Brixton
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McDonald to grow restaurant estate
Former Caprice Holdings chief executive Des McDonald is set to add three new restaurants to his fledgling business next year, including a second site under his upscale fish & chip shop format
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NewsMcDonald’s sales up 0.5% in October
McDonald’s has reported that comparable sales increased 0.5% in October, helped by a 0.8% rise in Europe, including a positive performance in the UK
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NewsMcDonald’s restructures European team; names new UK MD
McDonald’s has announced plans to restructure its European business from the start of next year, with UK chief executive Jill McDonald appointed president of the fast-food chain’s newly‐formed North West Division and Mark Hawthorne becoming UK managing director
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Le Pain secures McDonald’s Hampstead site
Le Pain Quotidien, the all-day bakery and cafe concept, has secured its 24th site in the UK, after acquiring the McDonald’s unit in Hampstead High Street
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NewsMcDonald's packaged coffee to be sold in US shops
McDonald’s-branded packaged coffee is set to be sold in US supermarkets and other retail outlets in the US under a trial
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OpinionPressure rises on health debate
The Government continues to put its trust in the Responsibility Deal amid rising pressure from health campaigners and the Labour Party to take legislative action. What future for the partnership approach, asks John Harrington
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 26-27 October
Company results and news£1bn sale on menu at Pizza ExpressThe owner of the restaurant empire behind Pizza Express is finalising plans for a £1bn sale or float.The private equity backer of Gondola Holdings, which also owns the Zizzi and Ask restaurant chains, are expected to appoint an investment bank in ...
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NewsWagamama appoints US CEO
Wagamama, the Duke Street Capital-backed chain, has appointed its first chief executive to oversee its US operation, with speculation increasing that the group might work with a partner or develop a franchise model to kick start its expansion in the States
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Investors target food operators at c£30m auction
Commercial property investors showed a particular appetite for food outlets at the Acuitus October auction, which saw a total of £29.08m of assets being sold
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NewsQ3 'strong' for McDonald's UK
McDonald’s says a “strong” performance in the UK and Russia helped to generate an 11% rise in operating income in Europe in the three months to 30 September
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Analysis & Insight
Good restaurants lift West End house prices
A good provision of quality restaurants can enhance residential property values in London’s West End by as much as 15-20%, while takeaways can have the opposite effect, according to new research from London estate agent Wetherell
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NewsMcDonald's names first chief digital officer
McDonald’s has appointed Atif Rafiq, formerly of Amazon and Yahoo, as its first chief digital officer
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 5-6 October
Company results and news Gondola places large order for PizzaExpress in ChinaThe company that owns PizzaExpress is in talks with potential partners in Beijing as it seeks to step up the pace of its international expansion.Gondola Group, which is controlled by Cinven, the private equity firm, has 11 PizzaExpress outlets ...
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OpinionAgents of change
Operators need to be agents of change and have clarity of vision for their people and brand, says Chris Muller, the leading academic expert in the field of chain restaurant management