All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 5
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Analysis & InsightAverage spend up as pubs and bars grow share
Latest data from Lumina Intelligence’s Eating & Drinking Out Panel indicates a shift in channel share during the four weeks to 11 July 2021 driven by the Euros. As consumers gathered to watch the football, pubs and bars have continued to gain channel share, accounting for 15.0% of total eating out occasions across the four weeks – up 2ppts versus the previous period. Restaurants have also continued to grow share, up 0.6ppts to 12.7%.
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NewsGrowing brands highlight key market trends
Lumina’s latest ODI (Operator Data Index) analysis includes full year 2021 outlet growth forecasts for both emerging and established brands within important market segments. It also discusses some of the key market trends that are currently helping brands expand. Trends include creating atmosphere, focusing on online and diversification of offer.
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NewsDomino’s: Collection and store openings to drive future growth
Domino’s has given more details on its strategic, operational and financial performance following the release of its first half results. While giving an update on the execution of its strategy the importance of driving its collection business was highlighted, something Domino’s sees as providing an incremental growth opportunity. Store openings will continue to be supported by changed franchisee incentives.
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NewsDomino’s ‘strong’ first half sales supported by VAT cut
Domino’s has delivered a “strong” performance for the first half of 2021, aided by reduced VAT, the Euros, an increase in orders and the chain’s own marketing activity. In the 26 weeks to 27 June 2021, UK and Ireland system sales grew 19.6% to £752.3m. Like-for-like system sales, excluding splits were up 19.3% (18.4% including splits). The chain warned that second half growth would be lower due to scheduled VAT increases.
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NewsKFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell see sales recover
Yum! Brands – owner of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell - has reported strong Q2 growth, with KFC UK’s system sales rising 248% compared with the previous year, when many of its stores were shut due to the pandemic.
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NewsMcDonald’s global sales rise during reopening
McDonald’s has experienced strong Q2 growth in global sales, with like-for-like growth in the UK said to be “strong” and “positive”. The fast-food chain is looking to continue the digital sales growth it has experienced during the pandemic and recently launched the MyMcDonald’s Rewards scheme in the US.
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NewsKFC UK achieves ‘leading’ status for its chicken welfare
Charity World Animal Protection has released its annual fast food league table focused on the welfare of chickens in the supply chain and has awarded KFC UK with ‘leading’ status.
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NewsBurger King adds 17 sites to company-owned estate
Burger King UK has acquired Romford-based Burger King franchise business Zing Leisure Limited, in a deal which sees 17 sites added to its company-owned portfolio.
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NewsBurger King promotes meat-free options
Burger King has expanded its range of meat-free items, adding a Vegan Royale to its menu. The burger is certified by The Vegan Society and is made with crispy-coated plant-based chicken.
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InterviewsKFC’s Jo Tivers: “I love pickled and fermented ingredients - they go so well with the KFC Original Recipe”
KFC’s NPD team lead discusses the success of its Vegan Burger, where KFC plans to take its plant-based menu next and why texture is too often overlooked by product developers.
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NewsKFC sales up
KFC UK has seen a sales uplift of 11% for its fourth quarter ended 31 December 2019.
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NewsBurger King UK embraces being a 'follower not a leader'
Burger King UK has “embraced being a follower, with an ambition to be a fast one” Tim Love, the brand’s digital marketing manager told delegates at MCA’s Hostech event this week.
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NewsSubway launches sustainability strategy
Subway has announced plans for a new ‘Fresh CSR Agenda’ across the UK and Ireland in order to support its owner-operated business growth strategy.
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NewsShuker leaves KFC
Martin Shuker, managing director of KFC Western Europe, has announced his decision to retire after nearly three years in the role.
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NewsKFC ads banned over ‘cluck’ row
Two print ads for KFC have been banned after the ASA agreed with complaints that it had substituted the word ‘Cluck’ for ‘Fuck’ during a recent campaign. A poster displayed at bus stops and other locations during September featured the phrase “What the cluck?! £1.99 fill up lunch” while print ads in the Metro and the Sun were identical except one featured the elongated word “cluuuuuck”.
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NewsBurger King UK increases company owned portfolio to 100 restaurants
Burger King UK Group has purchased eight new locations, increasing the company owned portfolio to 100.
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NewsKFC UK sees sales up 6% in Q3
KFC UK achieved a 6% sales increase for the third quarter ended 30 September 2019, resulting in a +14% increase for the year-to-date.
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NewsKFC trials London delivery with Uber Eats
KFC is trialling delivery with Uber Eats from 50 sites across London.
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NewsKFC profits plunge after chicken crisis
KFC UK saw its turnover and profits plunge following its distribution crisis last year, but did not swing to a loss over all.
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NewsBurger King ‘milkshake’ tweet branded irresponsible
The ASA has said a tweet by Burger King was irresponsible and warned it must ensure its ”future marketing communications did not condone or encourage anti-social behaviour.” On 18 May 2019 Burger King sent a tweet which read: “Dear people of Scotland. We’re selling milkshakes all weekend. Have fun. Love BK. #justsaying”.