All QSR (Quick service) articles – Page 9
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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”.
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NewsKFC sales up 19% for the year-to-date
Sales at KFC in the UK were up 17% in Q2 2019 and 19% for the year-to-date (YTD), according to the latest results announcement from parent company Yum! Brands.
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NewsBurger King opens first site in Belgian airport
Burger King has opened its first site in a Belgian airport at Brussels South Charleroi Airport, with SSP.
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Subway re-brands with new menu
Subway has unveiled a new menu, with 21 new ingredients, including gluten free bread, soft poached eggs and sriracha sauce.
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NewsKFC to commit to new chicken welfare standards
KFC is to become the first UK fast food chain to sign up to new European welfare standards for farmed chicken, The Guardian has reported.
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Analysis & InsightSubway subpar?
At more than 2,500 outlets, Subway is the biggest foodservice brand in the UK by site numbers. But how is the franchised business performing? MCA director of insight Steve Gotham delves into the data.
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NewsBurger King appoints Lunson Mitchenall to source new sites
Burger King UK has appointed Lunson Mitchenall to help push forward its acquisition strategy, with the brand looking to open at least 30 new outlets a years over the next three years, it has been reported.
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NewsMcDonald's makes 'real progress' on healthy eating
McDonald’s has reported it is ahead of its targets to promote fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy and water.
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NewsNeds appoints former Subway operator to lead franchising
Neds Noodle Bar has appointed Farhat Abbas, a former Subway and Warrens Bakery operator, as its franchise development director, MCA has learnt.