All McDonald’s articles – Page 6
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Analysis & InsightLumina: Challenging trading made worse by staff shortages
Lumina Intelligence’s Top Of Mind Survey shows that respondents believe that pre-existing recruitment challenges have been exacerbated by Brexit and the pandemic, with 93% of eating out professionals describing the current trading environment as being either challenging or extremely challenging. Yet the majority of those surveyed are expecting trading conditions to improve across the next 12 months. McDonald’s, Pret and Wagamama are admired brands that are making a success of tapping into key trends such as delivery, technology, sustainability and plant based foods.
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NewsMcDonald’s appoints new CMO
McDonald’s UK & Ireland has appointed Michelle Graham-Clare as its new senior vice president, chief marketing officer.
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NewsMcDonald’s global sales rise during reopening
McDonald’s has experienced strong Q2 growth in global sales, with like-for-like growth in the UK said to be “strong” and “positive”. The fast-food chain is looking to continue the digital sales growth it has experienced during the pandemic and recently launched the MyMcDonald’s Rewards scheme in the US.
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Analysis & InsightThe growing appeal of the drive-thru
The drive-thru format is attracting attention from a diverse set of operators in the UK. What are some of the key factors for success and how might the format be evolving?
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Analysis & InsightHow hungry is the UK for Wendy’s square burgers?
As part of the return of US burger chain Wendy’s to our shores comes the reappearance of the brand’s iconic square burgers. According to company folklore, Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas would emphasise the importance of not cutting corners – and some see that ethos reflected in the shape of its patties.
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NewsMcDonald’s announces executive moves
McDonald’s has appointed Gareth Pearson as chief operations officer for the UK & Ireland.
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NewsMcDonald’s to relaunch dine-in with table service
McDonald’s has confirmed it will begin to bring back eat-in from Monday (17 May), as lockdowns in England and Wales ease.
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NewsMcDonald’s and Uber partner on enhanced app
McDonald’s and Uber have partnered to bring delivery, click & serve, takeaway, table service or drive thru digital functions together for the first time via the My McDonald’s consumer app.
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NewsMcDonald’s and KFC rapidly expand delivery footprint
McDonald’s and KFC have both more than doubled their share of the total delivery market since 2019, Lumina Intelligence research finds.
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InterviewsJason Clark: ‘Delivery is now an essential channel for us’
McDonald’s scaled-up its delivery offer during the pandemic, with 15% of total customers now coming to the brand through the channel, said Jason Clark, senior vice president and chief operations officer at McDonald’s UK & Ireland.
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NewsRoger Whiteside joins line-up for Food to Go Conference
Greggs’ chief executive Roger Whiteside will join a host of other industry leaders at MCA’s 2021 Food to Go Conference next week (23 March).
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NewsMcDonald’s Jason Clark to speak at Food to Go Conference
Jason Clark, senior vice president, and chief operations officer at McDonald’s UK and Ireland is to speak about innovation at the fast-food operator at MCA’s 2021 Food to Go Conference next week (23 March).
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NewsLeon UK MD to speak at Food to Go Conference
MCA’s 2021 Food to Go Conference will feature an exclusive interview with Shereen Ritchie, managing director, Leon UK.
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EventsFood to Go Conference - View Now
MCA’s annual Food to Go Conference streamed online on Tuesday 23rd March 2021, a must-see event for senior operators, suppliers, investors and other sector stakeholders.
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NewsMcDonald’s sets gender and minority representation goal
McDonald’s has announced plans to improve the equality and minority representation in its senior ranks by 2030.
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NewsMcDonald’s to begin reopening restaurants for walk-in takeaway
McDonald’s plans to reopen the majority of its restaurants for walk-in takeaway customers in England, Wales, North Ireland and Ireland from 22 February, following trials with new Covid-secure measures being carried out this week.
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Analysis & InsightSelf-service kiosks - following the lead of fast food
Mobile order and payments may be becoming more prevalent in the casual dining sector, but those in the QSR space, such as the fast food giants, have been turning to self-service kiosks and drive-thrus to improve and heighten the customer experience.
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NewsMcDonald’s UK sees uplift in like-for-like sales
McDonald’s UK has seen an uplift in like-for-like (lfl) sales, which were positive throughout Q4, reversing the trend seen in the previous quarter.
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