All Burger King articles – Page 9
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OpinionReturn of the king
Alasdair Murdoch, the man who turned around Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), is now looking to do the same with the c500-strong Burger King UK business. He talks to Mark Wingett about changing people’s perceptions about the brand and the challenges he faces in doing so
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NewsBurger King to unveil new look stores
Burger King UK, the Bridgepoint-backed chain, will unveil a new look later this year, as it plans to add 20 sites a year to its existing c500-strong estate.
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NewsBridgepoint takes stake in Burger King France
Bridgepoint has signed an agreement with Groupe Bertrand, the leading French multi-brand restaurant operator, to support the development of Burger King in France.
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NewsJust Eat sees delivery as 'increasingly attractive'
Just Eat has described the economics of its new hybrid model, which is seeing it complement its core marketplace platform with a delivery capacity, as increasingly attractive.
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NewsSubway to roll out delivery to 500 stores with Just Eat
Just Eat has announced jointly with Subway plans to roll out delivery to 500 stores by the end of the year.
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NewsSSP extends Jamie Oliver tie-up outside Europe
SSP is to open its first site outside Europe with the Jamie Oliver Group after securing units in Bahrain International Airport to open a first Jamie’s Deli and Pizzeria.
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NewsEuro Garages eyes Leon link up
Forecourt operator Euro Garages and Leon, the healthy fast food chain, have held talks about opening a site together
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Analysis & InsightSurvey flags up high salt content of OOH salads
Campaign group Action on Salt is calling for mandatory colour-coded nutrition labelling in restaurants and fast food outlets, following the results of its latest survey, which highlighted the high levels of salt in some bought salads.
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NewsNiya Group secures first Telepizza site
Telepizza franchisee Niya Group has secured its first site for the partnership and the third opening for the brand in the UK.
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Analysis & InsightGreater use of psychological pricing expected
The use of psychological pricing is expected to increase, as market conditions remain tough and operators try to tempt customers through their doors, according to new MCA research.
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Smashburger to launch meat substitute burger
Smashburger, the US burger franchise, is preparing to launch a next-generation meat substitute burger in its UK estate, MCA understands.
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OpinionHow Pret turned values into value
The news that Bridgepoint has agreed to sell Pret A Manger to JAB Holdings marks a new chapter for a brand that has consistently been voted the most admired among sector leaders. James Wallin looks at the values underpinning the brand and what the deal may mean for Pret and its investors – both incoming and outgoing – as well as assessing what wider impact the company’s £1k staff bonus may have on hospitality’s reputation as an employer.
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NewsTelepizza secures second UK franchisee
Telepizza, the Spanish delivery chain, has secured its second franchisee for London and the South East
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Adil strenghtens Taco Bell pipeline
The Adil Group, the multi-site franchise operator, have lined up a number of new sites for Taco Bell, KFC, Costa Coffee and Burger King openings, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightBrand building in adversity
A number of high-profile restaurant brands are currently in the limelight for their economic woes. But how much of their difficulties can be traced back to the strength or otherwise of the brand, and what can be done to rescue it once it has been damaged? Ian Dunstall shares his thoughts
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NewsSchofield chairs TDR-backed Buffalo Grill chain
Ivan Schofield has joined the board of Buffalo Grill, the 356-strong French steakhouse concept, as its non-executive chairman
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Just Eat UK orders up 19% in 2017
Just Eat saw UK order growth of 19% to 105 million in 2017, with revenue for the segment up 28% to £303.7m.
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Opinion
Food hall trend steps up a gear in the US
In the US, food halls are already an established trend in the major cities, but are now starting to make major in-roads in territories across America. Kerstin Kühn investigates
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NewsHills swaps CDG for Burger King UK
Lizzi Hills has stepped down from the Casual Dining Group Burger King UK as its new strategic finance director
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NewsTim Hortons to see “accelerated international growth”
Restaurant Brands has said it is looking to accelerate the international development of its Tim Hortons brand.