All McDonald’s articles – Page 15

  • Analysis & Insight

    Going Global: All gone to look for America

    2019-04-16T08:04:00Z

    In the first of a two-part column on international expansion, Jasper Reid looks at the big prize for many operators – cracking the US – with some help from the A-Team of operators.

  • Waffles has increased in popularity as a breakfast item
    Analysis & Insight

    Breakfast at Tiffany’s – and McDonald’s and Costa and…

    2019-04-12T07:40:00Z

    With breakfast now the second most popular day-part behind lunch, MCA’s market insight director Steve Gotham discusses what, and who, has been driving its growth, and what we could see in the future.

  • McDonald's interior
    Analysis & Insight

    Mark out of ten: Peely Peely Appealing

    2019-04-12T07:39:00Z

    In his latest column for MCA, Mark McCulloch – the brand and marketing guru behind Supersonic Inc – considers McDonald’s Peely Peely TV campaign, as the fast food operator slowly ditches their most famous game-paign and goes more McDigital.

  • Young people eating and talking in a casual dining restaurant
    Analysis & Insight

    Time for a chain reaction?

    2019-04-11T07:42:00Z

    CVAs offer a lifeline for struggling chains. But long-term, can the very notion of a ‘quality chain’ survive this current casual dining crisis? In his monthly column for MCA’s sister-title Restaurant, Tony Naylor shares his, perhaps controversial, views.

  • pound money economy web
    Analysis & Insight

    Gender pay gap reporting: Has progress been made?

    2019-04-10T07:27:00Z

    With the deadline now passed for operators to report their gender pay data for the second year running, MCA takes a look at the numbers from last year to see how they compare.

  • burger king
    Analysis & Insight

    Burger King – Still in McDonald’s shadow?

    2019-04-10T07:26:00Z

    Eighteen months after Bridgepoint acquired the UK master franchise rights for Burger King, how is the brand performing in its long-fought rivalry with McDonald’s? MCA market insight director, Steve Gotham, looks at what consumer data can tell us.

  • Loungers interior
    Analysis & Insight

    Loungers – the one and only?

    2019-04-05T07:49:00Z

    This week, Loungers announced its much-anticipated intention to float. One line in the accompanying documentation caught the eye of MCA market insight director, Steve Gotham – that Loungers is “the only growing all-day operator of scale in in the UK with a strong reputation for value for money”. He delves into MCA’s wealth of data to determine whether this claim stacks up.

  • Greggs vegan sausage roll
    Analysis & Insight

    Investment is crucial to boost brand momentum

    2019-04-05T06:48:00Z

    “The outperformers in the market are the ones who aren’t standing still,” Molly Johnson-Jones, head of customer and strategy at strategic consultants Stone & River told delegates at yesterday’s CGA Insight conference.

  • Papa John's
    News

    Papa John’s appoints global chief marketing officer

    2019-03-29T08:32:00Z

    Papa John’s International has appointed Karlin Linhardt as its global chief marketing officer.

  • Eating out
    Analysis & Insight

    Family friendly winners unveiled

    2019-03-27T08:13:00Z

    By 2045 one in seven UK residents will be over the age of 75, with the inevitable impact on the spread of generations being catered for by the hospitality sector. MCA’s market insight director, Steve Gotham, looks at which operators are best placed to appeal to a multi-generational family.

  • News

    Rocket Restaurants appoints new MD and strengthens board

    2019-03-26T09:00:00Z

    Ireland’s Rocket Restaurants Group, the Eddie Rocket’s operator, has appointed a new managing director and welcomed former Subway executive, James Walker, to its board.

  • mcdonalds chips
    News

    McDonald’s acquires AI firm to drive personalisation offer

    2019-03-26T07:59:00Z

    McDonald’s has announced a deal to acquire artificial intelligence company Dynamic Yield, understood to be worth c$300m.

  • Chikn
    News

    CHIK'N confirms v2.0 on former BRGR Co site in Soho

    2019-03-25T08:18:00Z

    CHIK’N, the fried chicken concept from the team behind Chick ‘n’ Sours, has announced its version 2, confirming a second store will open Wardour Street in Soho in May.

  • KFC
    Opinion

    Mark out of 10: KFC

    2019-03-15T08:38:00Z

    Mark McCulloch – the brand and marketing guru behind Supersonic Inc – gives his latest take on a marketing campaign by a prominent operator. Today he looks at KFC’s offer to open 300 of its kitchens up to customers, issued via a sponsored tweet.

  • Orange buffalo
    News

    Orange Buffalo secures debut site in Tooting

    2019-03-14T08:34:00Z

    The Orange Buffalo, the New York wings concept, has secured its debut bricks and mortar site in Tooting Broadway, which will be used as a franchise model, MCA understands.

  • Domino's
    News

    Menu price reductions in London boosts orders for Domino’s

    2019-03-13T08:33:00Z

    A move to implement reduced menu pricing at a selection of company-owned Domino’s stores in London has resulted increased order count and like-for-likes, according to chief executive David Wild.

  • pexels-photo-287354
    Analysis & Insight

    The future of click & collect

    2019-03-04T08:18:00Z

    Delivery has been the platform arguably making bigger waves in the world of consumer convenience, but the opportunities around click and collect should not be ignored. Georgi Gyton looks at the prospects for growth, what trends are being seen by operators, and how the entry of Deliveroo to the arena might change the game. Featuring commentary from McDonald’s, Tortilla, K10, Chop’d and HOP Vietnamese.

  • burger king
    Opinion

    Mark Out of 10: What’s the beef?

    2019-03-01T08:56:00Z

    Mark McCulloch – the brand and marketing guru behind Supersonic Inc – gives his latest take on a marketing campaign by a prominent operator. Today, he looks at how Burger King capitalised on McDonald’s loss of its Big Mac trademark with a campaign, mocking up a Big Mac-inspired menu. Is BK’s bare-faced cheek to be admired or should the company be more focussed on promoting its own USP?

  • Pret team members
    Opinion

    Pret: 'They've got so much credit in the bank'

    2019-02-28T09:05:00Z

    Pret A Manger was voted most of admired brand by its peers in MCA’s Top of Mind for a tenth year in a row. Finn Scott-Delany finds out what makes it so appreciated by its peers.

  • Jason Clark, McDonald's
    Analysis & Insight

    Personalising the experience

    2019-02-28T09:03:00Z

    As McDonald’s nears the completion of its Experience the Future store programme, the operator is increasingly looking for opportunities to boost the level of personalisation in its restaurants. Jason Clark, SVP, chief operations officer, McDonald’s UK & Ireland talks to MCA deputy editor Georgi Gyton about touchscreen kiosks, the opportunities for coffee, and the potential to expand its network of delivery partners.