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Diary
Diary: Luminar; Fuller's; Pret A Manger and McDonald's
This week’s Diary includes trading updates from the bank holiday weekend (and some truly eggs-cruciating Easter puns); reveals how David Bruce almost turned down $2.1m because he thought it was an April Fool’s joke and introduces the Head of World….
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Analysis & InsightBurger giant’s poultry pledge
McDonald’s chief executive Steve Easterbrook’s first act in his new role is potentially one that will benefit not only his company but the entire world
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NewsMcDonald’s to test all-day breakfast
McDonald’s is to trial all-day breakfasts next month in the US as its continues to explore ways to evolve its offer against a backdrop of declining sales
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Hungryhouse reveal top 10 UK takeaways
Hungryhouse.co.uk, the online food ordering platform, has named Firecracker Chinese takeaway as the winner of its Top Takeaway 2015 campaign, following an online analysis of restaurant popularity, customer reviews, star ratings, return rates and hygiene standards
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NewsMcDonald's says ‘urgent change’ needed after sales dip
McDonald’s has said a dip of 1.7% in its global like-for-like sales for February underlines an “urgent need to evolve”.
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NewsKFC: Feedback on new design encouraging
KFC has said that the feedback on its new design has been “overwhelmingly positive”, leading to an uplift in sales
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KFC trial edible coffee cups
KFC has launched the first edible coffee cup made from biscuit to mark the launch of Seattle Best Coffee in KFC branches across the UK
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NewsMcDonald’s accused of avoiding €1bn in taxes
Trade unions and a campaign group have accused McDonald’s of deliberately avoided paying about €1bn (£727m) in European tax
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Just Falafel confirms UK exit
Just Falafel, the fast-casual chain, has confirmed that it is closing its last UK restaurant and will rethink its strategy.
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McDonald’s readies biggest investment in McCafé
McDonald’s is to launch “McCafé moments”, a partnership with Channel 4 that it hopes will establish the brand as a destination for premium beverages
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NewsBurger King launches delivery service
Burger King has launched a trial home delivery service in eight restaurants, with plans for a national rollout later this year if it is successful.
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McDonald’s UK closely exploring click-and-collect
McDonald’s UK says click-and-collect is an area it is “exploring very closely”
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NewsBurger King parent company reports 2.8% rise in EBITDA
Restaurant Brands International reported sales growth in the final three months of 2014 as it credited new menu items for driving traffic
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NewsMcDonald's outperforms on animal welfare
McDonald’s has been rated the highest in a benchmarking of global restaurant brands for implementing farm animal welfare practices in its policies, while M&B, Burger King, SSP and Whitbread are among the worst
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Analysis & InsightStarbucks and KFC among “most hated” UK brands
Starbucks, McDonalds and KFC have been named as some of the most hated brands in Britain as part of a poll to find the nation’s most loved household names
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NewsKFC UK launches campaign to celebrate 50th anniversary
KFC is marking 50 years since it launched in the UK with a series of campaigns celebrating the brand’s half century here
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McDonald’s global sales decline in January
Despite a continued positive performance in the UK, McDonald’s saw global comparable sales decline 1.8% in January
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NewsKFC UK sales up 9% in 2014
Yum! Brands has reported that UK sales in KFC grew 9% in the year ending 27 December 2014 and 5% in the fourth quarter.
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NewsSubway to reach 3,000 UK stores by 2020
Subway UK anticipates it has the capacity to reach 3,000 UK stores by 2020 by focusing on non-traditional locations and could double its current UK estate of c.2,000, according to Greg Madigan head of brand at Subway
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NewsPapa John’s would consider pubs venture
Gareth Davies, the vice president of Papa John’s UK has told M&C Report the company would consider a joint venture with a pub company.