All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 8
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NewsCain signs new sustainable concept
Fast-food concept Sproot has opened its first site in Islington Square with ambitions to expand into central London
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NewsWendy’s ’extremely excited about the response to UK expansion’
Wendy’s has reported “extremely strong sales” across its UK estate and is aiming for ten restaurants by the end of 2021
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Analysis & InsightMcDonald’s UK: will it be evolution or revolution?
The one-year anniversary of McDonald’s Accelerating the Arches strategy coincides with the arrival of Alistair Macrow as McDonald’s UK new CEO.
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NewsBurger King UK cooks up £600m float
The UK arm of the fast food giant is said to be close to appointing advisers ahead of plans to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsHospitality boosted by return of office workers
Footfall and trading levels continue to improve week-on-week as we progress through September, with quick service outlets such as Pret A Manger and Black Sheep Coffee reporting significant increases in sales in key city centre locations. Restaurant operators such as Fulham Shore are also seeing improvements ...
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NewsMcDonald’s UK&I to trial The McPlant vegan burger
McDonald’s UK&I has announced that The McPlant burger will be trialled in 10 restaurants in Coventry from 29 September, then a further 250+ from 13 October with a view to rolling out nationwide in 2022.
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NewsDish counts remain ‘significantly’ down on pre-pandemic levels
The average number of dishes on food menus has remained significantly down on pre-pandemic levels, despite a 5.5% rise in dish counts since last autumn/winter, according to the latest data from Lumina Intelligence.
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NewsAlistair Macrow to become new chief executive of McDonald’s UK&I
Alistair Macrow will become the new chief executive of McDonald’s UK and Ireland from November 1 2021, transitioning from his current role as global chief marketing officer. Macrow joined McDonald’s in 2007 and has previously been chief marketing officer for the UK. Paul Pomroy, the current chief executive of McDonalds UK&I will move into the role of corporate senior vice president, international operated markets and will oversee 12 markets.
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NewsMcDonald’s milkshakes impacted by supply issues
Milkshakes are temporarily off the menu at McDonald’s 1,250 outlets in England, Scotland and Wales due to supply chain issues. Bottled drinks are also affected, making McDonald’s the latest chain to see trading impacted by a lack of availability of key menu items.
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NewsTrio of new Tim Hortons drive thru sites announced
Tim Hortons has announced plans for three more drive thru locations in retail and leisure parks as it continues to build its pipeline of new sites. MCA recently spoke with Kevin Hydes, chief commercial officer, who stated that the drive thru trading model is “really, really important to us.” Currently half of Tim Hortons’ UK sites have a drive thru facility, with all announced pipeline sites also including a drive thru.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Tim Hortons
Chances are, that if it is not already the case, then a Tim Hortons outlet will soon be appearing in a town near you. According to Kevin Hydes, chief commerical officer, the brand will shortly announce further openings as it continues its UK expansion, away from its northern focus. MCA spoke with Hydes to find out more about its plans, and travelled to Harlow to experience the brand first-hand.
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NewsWendy’s to expand via delivery kitchens
Delivery kitchens will become a cornerstone of Wendy’s expansion after the company announced plans to partner with Reef and open between five and 10 dark kitchens in the UK before the end of the year. Reef will become Wendy’s first franchisee in the UK and will initially focus on opening delivery kitchens in central London.
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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.