All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 7
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NewsEx-McDonald’s boss makes clean start
Steve Easterbrook is said to have backed Clean Kitchen Club, which has drawn up plans to open dozens of outlets in several cities, The Times has reported.
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NewsBurger & Sauce looking to reach 25 sites in 2023
The new QSR concept is looking to open another six to eight restaurants this year, before doubling its estate next year, franchise director Anthony Round told MCA.
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NewsWingstop: ‘UK market is blueprint for success’
President and CEO Michael Skipworth has said its success in the UK was a “clear demonstration of the power of our international growth strategy”, with 15 UK openings slated for 2022
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NewsLeonardo DiCaprio becomes investor in Neat Burger
The Hollywood actor joins the vegan burger chain, backed by Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton as an investor and ambassador, as it launches a $30m Series B fundraise
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NewsUK driving McDonald’s international growth
McDonald’s president and CEO Chris Kempczinski said the chain’s strong first quarter performance was underpinned by global comparable sales, up nearly 12%
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InterviewsTim Hortons: ‘Our focus is on drive-thrus’
The Canadian QSR has added a total of 25 drive-thrus to its estate since the beginning of last year, but isn’t ruling out other formats, CCO Kevin Hydes told MCA
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NewsBurger King UK sees lfls up 46%
The fast food chain said strong sales and profit had been driven by continued restaurant expansion and franchise acquisitions, alongside the digital transformation of the business, with a further 200 restaurant openings targeted by 2026
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NewsTortilla to accelerate expansion on the back of significant revenue growth
The fast-casual Mexican brand, which listed on AIM in October, achieved revenue growth of +79.5% in the full year to 2 January 2022, with its strong trading momentum continuing post year-end
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NewsMcDonald’s takes ownership of largest UK franchisee
Founded by Athul Pathak, Appt Corporation operated 43 sites, with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited acquiring 100% of his shares
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NewsSushiDog kickstarts growth strategy with new collaborations
With a total of seven new openings lined up, the sushi roll specialist is looking to keep evolving with its offering
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NewsTortilla partners with Compass Group
The fast-casual Mexican chain will see at least 14 sites opened by Chartwells Universities, part of Compass Group, on a franchise basis
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NewsTim Hortons lines up four new drive-thrus
Until now much of the Canadian QSR brand’s expansion has taken place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England, but the focus is now on extending out to other regions
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NewsKFC: ‘We are still seeing huge demand for dine-in’
“Huge demand” for dine-in restaurants from both existing and new customers has been a key factor in KFC UK & Ireland’s ambitious new opening target, managing director Paula MacKenzie tells MCA
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NewsReady Burger to grow value-driven vegan offering
The emerging QSR concept is looking to remove the barrier to entry on the price of vegan food as it looks to expand its estate to four restaurants in London
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NewsBurger King pushes ahead with flotation plan
Burger King UK owner Bridgepoint has expanded its cohort of advisers, adding a third investment bank, as it moves forward with a £600m flotation of the business, The Times has reported.
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NewsUK contributes to strong lfl growth for McDonald’s
Strong sales at McDonald’s UK & Ireland have contributed to significant like-for-like growth in the global fast-food chain’s international markets.
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NewsFridays and Go ready for debut
Hostmore is gearing up to debut its first Fridays quick-service restaurant concept in the centre of Dundee, Scotland, with scope for another 30 if the concept is a success
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InterviewsTortilla: ‘We have got a very good pipeline for this year’
The fast-casual Mexican brand has got “a lot of very exciting sites” lined up to open in 2022 and is already building its pipeline for 2023, chief executive Richard Morris has told MCA.
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NewsTortilla sees like-for-like growth up +23%
Fast-casual Mexican chain Tortilla achieved a 79% increase in group revenue for the full year to 2 January 2022, compared to the same period last year, aided by the addition of seven new company-operated sites
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NewsJollibee continues strong growth trajectory
The business, which opened its latest site in Nottingham yesterday, is due to open its first restaurants in Scotland in early 2022 as part of a £30m expansion drive in the UK