All International articles – Page 26
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Doubts cast on Five Guys UK expansion plans
A leading sector academic has cast doubt on the ability of US burger chain Five Guys to achieve its ambitious expansion plans in the UK, unless it adopts a franchise model going forward
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That’s Vapore eyes UK debut
That’s Vapore, the Italian fresh food concept, is looking to make its debut in the UK
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NewsYum! to invest $10bn in emerging markets
Yum! Brands, the owner of the KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell fast-food chains, along with its joint partners is to invest $10bn over the next seven years in growing its presence in emerging markets, such as China and India
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NewsPing Pong enters UAE franchise agreement
Ping Pong has entered into a franchise agreement, which will see it further expand in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with eight restaurants planned to open over the next eight years
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Analysis & Insight
US diners are 'retrenching'
American consumers are “retrenching” on frequent restaurant usage, according to new research from Technomicinternational
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NewsDP Poland opens first outside Warsaw
DP Poland, the operator of Domino’s Pizza in Poland, has opened its first store outside the capital Warsaw
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NewsMenchie's eyes 100 UK sites
Menchie’s, the American self-service frozen yoghurt concept that operates 360 sites across the world, is planning a major push in the UK with an ambition to open 100 sites here over the next five years, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsYum! Q3 UK sales rise 1%; cuts growth estimates
Yum! Brands has reported a 1% rise in UK system sales in the three months to 7 September, although “weak results” in Pizza Hut UK and across Japan were cited as the reason for a 1% decline in same-store sales in international developed markets
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NewsGiraffe plans Abu Dhabi site
Giraffe, the Tesco-owned restaurant chain, has lined up its second international site in Abu Dhabi, M&C Report understands
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US menus 'add healthy elements'
A leading expert on menu trends in US restaurants has highlighted a shift in focus from operators talking about removing salt, fat and sugar from dishes to adding what’s perceived as healthy additions to meals
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NewsBeef 'O' Brady's targets UK
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, the American neighbourhood sports restaurant/pub operator, hopes to launch in the UK next year and target suburbs, M&C Report has learnt
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McDonald’s US trials electronic loyalty card
McDonald’s is rolling out an electronic loyalty program in about 570 US locations as it seeks to attract younger customers
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Theobroma to make UK dedut
Theobroma, the Australian chocolate café brand, has chosen Touchwood Solihull for its first site in the UK this autumn
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Hard Rock: UK not a focus for expansion
Hard Rock International, operator of the Hard Rock Cafe brand, has no plans to expand further in the UK after its next opening in Glasgow in November despite having “active targets” across Europe, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsGoodman plans B&L roll out
Goodman Restaurants plans to roll out its Burger & Lobster concept across the UK, as well as internationally, in the next couple of years, with a focus on both major and minor cities
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NewsPresse Cafe 'interested in UK'
Les Cafes VP, the Canadian operator of the Presse Cafe concept, is interested in launching in the UK, a spokeswoman has told M&C Report
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NewsRusso's eyes UK launch
Russo’s New York Pizzeria, the c30-strong American restaurant chain, is looking to enter the UK under franchise and hopes to open up to 15 sites here, M&C Report has learnt
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Wrapid to launch in Spain and Portugal
Wrapid is to make its debut in Spain and Portugal next year, after signing a master franchise with the Iberian Group to launch in Lisbon and Madrid
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NewsCamille’s targets UK
Camille’s, the American ice cream bar operator, plans to launch the concept into the UK and believes it could grow to 100 sites over three to four years, M&C Report has learnt
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Galway Roast eyes UK debut
The Galway Roast, the Irish cafe operator, plan to launch in the UK under franchise and is looking at sites in London, company owner Niall Murphy has told M&C Report