All McDonald’s articles – Page 14

  • tech roundtable 3
    Analysis & Insight

    The leading edge in IT and digital marketing

    2019-06-27T07:54:00Z

    As part of our Agenda series of roundtable discussions, MCA – in partnership with US-based digital marketing solutions leader Punchh – brought together marketing and IT directors from diverse, sector-leading UK operators for a debate on tech and digital marketing. Hosted by James Wallin, here are the highlights from the day.

  • McDonald’s
    News

    McDonald’s to reduce plastic packaging

    2019-06-21T07:51:00Z

    McDonald’s plans to remove McFlurry plastic lids from September, and all single-use plastic packaging across its salad ranges from next week. Sustainably sourced 100% renewable and recyclable cardboard will replace the salad packaging. The announcement came along with news of a revamped menu with new, lighter lunch options from June ...

  • subway
    Analysis & Insight

    Subway subpar?

    2019-06-18T07:35:00Z

    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.

  • McDonald's interior
    News

    McDonald’s trialling extension to breakfast hours

    2019-06-13T07:55:00Z

    McDonald’s is trialling the extension of its breakfast service hours, from 10.30am to 11am, with a view to rolling out the longer day-part if successful.

  • ftg-cover-whitepaper
    Analysis & Insight

    Innovation drives FTG meal growth of 6.1%

    2019-06-13T07:52:00Z

    The number of food to go (FTG) meals visits increased by 6.1% year-on-year in Q1 2019, and now accounts for a third of all meals eaten out, MCA research reveals.

  • Foxlow
    Analysis & Insight

    No disgrace in getting things wrong

    2019-06-13T07:48:00Z

    With several well-known names joining the ranks of closures in the past month, MCA contributing editor Peter Martin discuss the impact of choice on the market and why sometimes it’s important to just give something a go.

  • lunchbox
    Analysis & Insight

    We need to talk about lunch…

    2019-06-12T07:34:00Z

    Is the lunch occasion losing some of its specialness? With the average number of lunches eaten out on the decline, MCA’s market insight director Steve Gotham delves into some of the data to see what trends could be impacting the numbers.

  • St Austell
    News

    St Austell acquires Exmoor pub

    2019-05-23T06:56:00Z

    St Austell Brewery has acquired its first site in Exmoor National Park - the Bridge Inn in Dulverton.

  • Tim J Smith
    News

    Pret boosts board with trio of non-exec appointments

    2019-05-20T14:53:00Z

    Pret A Manger has boosted its board with the addition of three new independent non-executives, including Tim Smith, chairman of its Food Advisory Panel, as it looks to increase its presence “in Europe and beyond”.

  • News

    A climate of change that can be good for business

    2019-05-20T07:32:00Z

    With public attitudes shifting increasingly towards sustainability, the pressure is mounting on businesses to communicate how they are playing their part. MCA contributing editor, Peter Martin, calls on hospitality operators to get involved and make their voices heard

  • sandwich
    Analysis & Insight

    A nation of snack-eaters

    2019-05-17T07:54:00Z

    The snacking market in the UK has seen substantial growth in the past few years but remains a highly diverse and fragmented segment. MCA market insight director, Steve Gotham, looks at what the data tells about the snacking opportunities for operators.

  • McDonald's Happy Meal
    News

    McDonald's makes 'real progress' on healthy eating

    2019-05-16T07:26:00Z

    McDonald’s has reported it is ahead of its targets to promote fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy and water.

  • Chiktopia Shield Logo Trademark
    News

    Chiktopia lines up first site at Intu Lakeside

    2019-05-14T16:48:00Z

    Industry-backed chicken concept Chiktopia has lined up its first site at Intu Lakeside in Essex, for a July opening, MCA has learnt.

  • McDonald’s
    News

    McDonald’s to shut 165 Indian outlets after buying out franchise partner

    2019-05-10T07:47:00Z

    McDonald’s is to temporarily shut 165 of its outlets in north and east India after finally ending its six-year-long battle with its franchise partner.

  • Burgers
    Analysis & Insight

    Burger battleground in Covent Garden

    2019-05-03T07:54:00Z

    MCA market insight director Steve Gotham examines the fierce competition for the patty pound in one of London’s busiest markets and asks whether Covent Garden can be viewed as a microcosm of the wider market.

  • Big Mac with Bacon
    News

    Veggie Wraps and Big Macs with Bacon boost McDonald’s sales

    2019-04-30T14:25:00Z

    Menu innovations have helped to drive growth for McDonald’s UK and Ireland in Q1 of 2019.

  • Loungers - Nick Collins, CEO, and Alex Reilley, Chair, seated 5
    News

    Loungers raises £83m through IPO

    2019-04-24T06:29:00Z

    Loungers, the 146-strong café-bar group, has announced it has raised £83.3m through its IPO with admission to AIM on 29 April.

  • Quiz
    Opinion

    Gotham’s Easter quiz

    2019-04-18T07:21:00Z

    With the Easter bank holiday weekend almost upon us, MCA’s market insight director Steve Gotham offers up a bit of a light-hearted break from the norm with a test of your knowledge of the eating and drinking out market.

  • MeatLiquor interior
    Analysis & Insight

    ‘The burger and barbecue markets are currently being cleansed’

    2019-04-18T07:20:00Z

    Meat Liquor co-founder Scott Collins chats to Food Spark’s Sarah Sharples about the success of his vegan hotdog, chef collaborations, the terror of opening in today’s market and how innovation needs to come into marketing.

  • News

    Compassco secures £1.1m HSBC support to expand

    2019-04-17T07:27:00Z

    Compassco, a McDonald’s franchise business in Hertfordshire, has opened a fourth site after a £1.1m funding package from HSBC.