All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 12
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Analysis & Insight
Salt levels in fast food dangerously high
A 2015 global survey has found that fast food chains are serving up kids’ meals that are dangerously high in salt
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Analysis & InsightDerby is the UK’s fast food capital
An investigation into the prominence of fast food outlets in UK towns and cities as a whole has found that Derby has highest concentration of sites
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NewsMcDonald's trials table service
McDonald’s is trialling table service at a restaurant in Greater Manchester before introducing it to 11 more sites by the end of the month, ahead of taking it nationwide
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NewsKFC and Pizza Hut see sales rises in Q2
KFC grew sales in the UK by 6% in the second quarter ending June 13, in line with the global position, the latest results from parent company Yum! Brands has shown.
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NewsKFC launches new loyalty card
KFC has launched a new loyalty card called the Colonel’s Club across the majority of its sites in London
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News
Subway extends energy commitment
Subway franchisees will be given the chance to use 100% green electricity in their stores following the extension of a deal with Scottish Power to procure energy produced by wind farms
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News
KFC launches digital trays in Germany; brings back Colonel Sanders
KFC has introduced a tray that doubles as a Bluetooth keyboard for German diners to use while they eat and is running an advertising campaign in the US featuring the Colonel
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NewsSubway adds pulled pork to menu
Subway is introducing a limited edition pulled pork sub to its UK and Ireland stores for the summer as part of its ‘Stay Picky’ campaign
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Analysis & InsightToby, Prezzo and Subway outperform in KPIs
Consumers rate Toby Carvery highest among pub brands for food quality, value for money and low prices
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NewsEasterbrook sets out McDonald's turnaround plan
Steve Easterbrook, chief executive of McDonald’s, has set out his initial turnaround plan for the fast food chain
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NewsTaco Bell begins UK rollout
Taco Bell has begun to ramp up its UK rollout, with the opening of a second site in Sheffield and by securing a further three units
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NewsSubway urges customers to “stay picky”
Subway has launched a new marketing campaign encouraging their customers to embrace their inner pickiness
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NewsKFC and Pizza Hut grow system sales in UK
Yum! Brands has reported that KFC system sales grew 5% in the UK during the first quarter while Pizza Hut was up 3%.
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NewsSubway opens 500th non-traditional site
Subway has reached another milestone as it announced that it now has more than 500 stores open in non-traditional locations in the UK & Ireland
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KFC commits to deforestation-free palm oil
KFC has adopted a deforestation-free palm oil commitment following an online petition that targeted the fast-food giant among other retailers and restauranteurs
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Analysis & Insight
Big Mac has less calories than some salad pots
Some high street salads and sandwiches contain more calories and fat than burgers and pizza, a survey from consumer group Which? has found
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Diary
Diary: Luminar; Fuller's; Pret A Manger and McDonald's
This week’s Diary includes trading updates from the bank holiday weekend (and some truly eggs-cruciating Easter puns); reveals how David Bruce almost turned down $2.1m because he thought it was an April Fool’s joke and introduces the Head of World….
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Analysis & InsightBurger giant’s poultry pledge
McDonald’s chief executive Steve Easterbrook’s first act in his new role is potentially one that will benefit not only his company but the entire world
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NewsMcDonald’s to test all-day breakfast
McDonald’s is to trial all-day breakfasts next month in the US as its continues to explore ways to evolve its offer against a backdrop of declining sales
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News
Hungryhouse reveal top 10 UK takeaways
Hungryhouse.co.uk, the online food ordering platform, has named Firecracker Chinese takeaway as the winner of its Top Takeaway 2015 campaign, following an online analysis of restaurant popularity, customer reviews, star ratings, return rates and hygiene standards