All KFC articles – Page 18
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Opinion
A new slice of life
Raphael Miolane became chief executive of Pizza Hut’s delivery arm at the start of the year. He talks to James Wallin about how to breathe new life into a high-street staple, the company’s fledgling Express format and how technology has become the company’s first port of call for the customer.
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Analysis & InsightUp in smoke?
With the barbecue phenomenon sweeping across the country, the man credited with popularising the smoked meat craze in London is at a crossroads with his brand, Bodean’s: should he stick or should he twist. Andre Blais opens up to Ruth Williams
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NewsBids due for Gaucho and Ed’s
First round bids are due this week for Gaucho and Ed’s Easy Diner, the fast-growing 1950’s American diner concept
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NewsQ3 sales up 1% at KFC UK
Yum! Brands has reported a 1% rise in sales growth across its c900-strong KFC UK estate in the three months eneded 5 September, with sales year-to-date up 4%
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Analysis & InsightUK burger market worth c£3bn
The UK burger market is now worth close to £3bn with competition being driven by the rapid growth of new entrants to the market as well as the continued resilience of the big brands.
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News
Bluewater restaurants gear up for peak trading times
Restauranteurs at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent are preparing for the busiest trading period in the run up to Christmas and the new year by growing their staff
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Analysis & InsightRapid growth for “new” fast food
Up and coming quick service operators are challenging established brands for market share as emerging brands see the greatest year on year turnover growth
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NewsShuker: new design a step change in store experience
Martin Shuker, managing director of KFC UK and Ireland, as told M&C that 2015 has so far been “another year of positive sales growth”, aided by the rapid roll out of its new restaurant design to two-third of its c900-strong estate
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NewsSchofield to take reins at Ed’s Easy Diner
Ivan Schofield, who has been managing director of KFC Western Europe since 2011, is to become the new chief executive of Ed’s Easy Diner
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OpinionLickin’ KFC back into shape
Year after year the public taste for KFC saw sales climb ever upwards, until in 2013 a storm of factors reversed that process. Ruth Williams hears how a new marketing approach set about the task of rebuilding the brand
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Analysis & InsightGreggs tops food to go brands for visit share
M&C Allegra Foodservice’s latest Food To Go Tracker has shown Greggs topping the list of brands for share of visits.
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Analysis & Insight
Salt levels in fast food dangerously high
A 2015 global survey has found that fast food chains are serving up kids’ meals that are dangerously high in salt
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Analysis & InsightDerby is the UK’s fast food capital
An investigation into the prominence of fast food outlets in UK towns and cities as a whole has found that Derby has highest concentration of sites
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NewsKFC and Pizza Hut see sales rises in Q2
KFC grew sales in the UK by 6% in the second quarter ending June 13, in line with the global position, the latest results from parent company Yum! Brands has shown.
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NewsMcDonald’s and Nando’s lead on social media engagement
Nando’s, McDonald’s and Domino’s lead the way when it comes to social media engagement in the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector,
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Diary
Diary: PizzaExpress; BrewDog; Heineken and McMullen
This week’s Diary reveals more about PizzaExpress’ fledgling delivery arm; finds out what BrewDog’s American revolution will look like and finds out who is in the frame to be the new BBPA chair
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Analysis & InsightDiners remain reluctant to ‘trade up’
The latest pricing analysis conducted by M&C Allegra Foodservice has highlighted an ongoing reluctance by consumers to trade up
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News
Williams steps down as Starbucks UK FD
Nigel Williams has stepped down as finance director of Starbucks UK after five-and-a-half years in the role
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NewsKFC launches new loyalty card
KFC has launched a new loyalty card called the Colonel’s Club across the majority of its sites in London
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Analysis & InsightStreet life
Street food, and all it entails whether that is through food, marketing or location, has become an increasingly influential part of the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector. Over the next few months and years that influence is set to further grow as the category evolves with the help of a number of established players.