All McDonald’s articles – Page 34
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News
Deliveroo expands catchment area
Deliveroo, the London-based food delivery platform, has rolled its service out to five new London boroughs as part of its plan to cover the whole of London by the end of the year, M&C Report has learnt
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OpinionDigging Gold in the Far East
As UK-based restaurant operators look to grow their overseas footprints, Graham Campbell, head of restaurants at Fleurets, argues that while the UK market has probably not yet reached saturation, it’s becoming increasingly mature and the scope for major growth is limited. He argues: “It is a problem that more and more will need to confront and address if they are to continue to drive profit for their predominantly private equity owners.”
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OpinionI’ll have five on it
It’s little more than a year since it arrived in the UK, but US burger phenomenon Five Guys is on the cusp of becoming a national player. Mark Wingett talks to UK managing director John Eckbert and director of operations Marcel Khan about the past year, expansion plans and the paradox at the heart of its success
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Analysis & Insight
Diners happy to pay more for sustainability
Almost half of consumers will happily pay more when eating out at restaurants where there are clearly set out ethical practices, according to new research which found 46% of people will pay a premium
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Analysis & InsightQSR outperforms full-service restaurants on customer satisfaction
Quick-service restaurants are outperforming full-service restaurants in terms of customer satisfaction for the first time, according to the latest National Customer Satisfaction Index
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NewsMcDonald's: UK 'positive' amid global decline
McDonald’s says a “positive” performance in the UK helped to offset weakness in Russia, as comparable sales across Europe fell 0.7% in August
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OpinionTipping point on pay
When New York’s restaurant staff took to the streets two years ago they were voiceless workers hoping to get heard. Now they have grown into a movement at a tipping point that will have a profound impact on the hospitality industry and its workers
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NewsGov’t holds talks on future of Responsibility Deal
The Government has held talks with leading food industry representatives in a bid to revive the Responsibility Deal
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NewsMcDonald’s UK FY turnover hits £1.5bn
McDonald’s Restaurants Limited, the UK arm of the fast food giant, saw turnover for 2013 grow 13.7% to reach £1.5bn in 2013, as pre-tax profits rose 21.1% to £244.9m
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Analysis & InsightOperators make Youth 100 shortlist
More than 35 leading pub, restaurant and bar operators have made the shortlist of this year’s Youth 100
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Arrests made as fast-food workers protests escalate
Protests by US fast food workers demanding a “living wage” of $15 (£9) an hour, organised by the Service Employees International Union, led to hundreds of arrests yesterday across the country
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Fast food workers plan biggest US strike
Fast food workers in the US are planning their biggest strike to date this Thursday, with a nationwide walkout in protest at low wages and poor healthcare
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Double restaurant opening for McDonald
Restaurateur Des McDonald is preparing to open adjoining sites at Dashwood House, near London’s Liverpool Street Station, under his Q-Grill and Fish & Chip Shop brands
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OpinionWhat’s a McJob actually worth?
The McGloves are off in the battle over who has most say in the wages of those who work for franchisees in McDonald’s restaurants. Dominic Rushe reports
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McDonald’s UK launches 40th anniversary campaign
McDonald’s has launched a new marketing campaign to coincide with it celebrating 40 years in the UK
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NewsBurger King in talks to merge with Tim Hortons
Burger King and Tim Hortons are in discussions regarding a potential merger which would create a business with a combined market value of c$18bn (£10.9bn).
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McDonald’s to ramp up digital proposition
McDonald’s is to release a number of new digital propositions, including a new food-ordering mobile app and online “music experiences” rolled out worldwide
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NewsMcDonald’s to launch retail coffee offer next year
McDonald’s has announced plans to market a variety of coffee products under its McCafe brand across the retail sector next year
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NewsMcDonald’s confronts junk food image
McDonald’s is making a further attempt to change the perceptions of its food
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McDonald’s eyes new West End opening
McDonald’s, the fast food behemoth, is in talks to take a prominent site in London’s West End