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KFC operator extends kitchen footprint with takeover of fellow franchisee
Caskade Group has expanded the number of KFC sites it operates after snapping up 13 stores in South East London and Kent from fellow franchisee Castlebarn. The deal increases Caskade’s portfolio to 47...
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Popeyes hires former Boparan and Giraffe chief to lead UK growth plans
US fast food operator Popeyes has named Tom Crowley, the former CEO of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), as its UK chief executive. Mr Crowley brings over 20 years’ experience leading UK pub, casual...
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QSR chain Wendy’s resurrects UK project plans after Covid delay
One of the world’s largest burger chains has reiterated plans to target the UK market – almost 18 months after it initially issued a war-cry only to be thwarted by Covid-19. Wendy’s stated back in 2019...
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Jollibee customers queue for seven hours to get first dibs on fried chicken
Asian fast food giant Jollibee’s flagship UK restaurant has opened in Leicester Square, with more than 300 fans queuing from 3 o’clock in the morning to get a taste of what its kitchen has to offer....
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Burger King trials first ghost kitchen in the UK market
Burger King has launched its first delivery-only kitchen in the UK after partnering with FoodStars. The fast food giant said the kitchen, in Kentish Town, will have the potential to reach around...
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EG Group becomes the largest KFC franchise in Europe after UK acquisition
The EG Group has snapped up 52 KFC restaurants in the UK to become the fried chicken chain’s largest franchise operator in Europe. The firm has acquired the sites, which are predominantly in the South...
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Wendy’s has its tail up after first UK kitchens exceed expectations
The CEO of Wendy’s said its sales performance since entering the UK market earlier this year had made it even more excited about its prospects for local success. The hamburger chain has opened three...
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Leon has its eyes on the road with first drive-thru restaurant
Leon said the opening of its first drive-thru restaurant yesterday was a “significant milestone” for the business. The healthy fast food chain believes the site, in Gildersome, Leeds could pave the way...
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Jollibee to give away burgers worth £40,000 as part of UK promotion
Asian fast food giant Jollibee is to give away burgers worth £40,000 as part of a promotion to boost its market share in the UK. The Filipino brand – which had customers queuing from 3 o’clock in the...
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Burger King: ‘We’re on the path towards a menu where 50% of items aren’t...
Burger King UK believes decarbonisation in the hospitality sector will have a profound effect on future menu development, but the industry is really only at the beginning of the “journey”. Tim...
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